Holly Sanders invites you to celebrate Country. For Indigenous peoples and allies alike, Jagun features forty-five artworks that explore the land, the sky, the water, the women, and the seasons, all coming together to bring Holly's art and world to life.
Pronounced "jooh-gun," meaning Country in the Bundjalung language, Jagun celebrates the land, sky, waters, flora, and fauna that together form Country. There is no part of the natural world that is not interconnected with First Nations culture or kin. Exploring her own identity, Holly Sanders invites you on a journey to sing, dance, and colour as you discover that Country is more than just a place.
Jagun is the third title in the bestselling First Nations Colouring series, following Mulganai and Nardurna, with Mulganai having sold 20,000 copies and Nardurna 10,000 copies in three months. All of these books are ally-friendly and are made to be enjoyed by everyone.
The most detailed and mature colouring book in the series, it will still appeal to children and teens but also to adults with the maturity of the text and the intricacy of the artwork.
As always, this series celebrates the artist in every way. The text is in the artist's own words and shares their personal story with the audience.
The themes explored in the text include Country, the land, seasons, Songlines, astronomy, women, family, animals, and water. Holly has a very loyal community of 42,000 followers on social media and has recently been commissioned for a very exciting project (more details to come).
Author Biography
Contemporary Aboriginal artist Holly Sanders is a proud Bundjalung woman. She lives and works as a teacher and artist on Yuin and Dharawal Countries on the NSW South Coast. Through her art, Holly uses colours and patterns to connect to Country and develop a modern interpretation of her Aboriginal culture.
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