Ancient Woodcarver’s Practice Block, 2023, mixed media, 14 x 18 in. / 35.56 x 45.72 cm.

Ancient Woodcarver’s Practice Block, Martin Schumacher, 2023, mixed media, 14 x 18 in. / 35.56 x 45.72 cm.

How did our ancient totemic artists first learn their trade? With lots of mistakes and practice, surely. This piece imagines an early ‘sketch’ or practice block of an aspiring aboriginal artist.