ELVERINA JOHNSON | 'Playground' | 2026 | Painting oceanic Post flooding I watched the

Post flooding I watched the mangroves burst into an abundant flurry of flowering and seeding  dropping blooms and pods on my deck

Europe and America for most of her life

and resilience

National Gallery of Victoria

ELVERINA JOHNSON | 'Playground' | 2026 | Painting oceanic Post flooding I watched the"When I was growing up in Yarrabah, we made our own fun on Country. We always used what was around us to make fun. One of our favourite things was using medicine vine as a skipping rope. Me, my sisters and cousins would spend hours playing together, laughing and making games. This painting reminds me of those happy childhood days, being outside, connected to nature and enjoying the simple things with family." ELVERINA JOHNSON 'Playground' 2026