To Swim Side by Side – Wani-Wani Watina

6By Chernee Sutton Age – 26 years Size – 40cm wide X 60cm high Medium – Acrylic and textured acrylic on canvas Floating Frame - Painting comes with the floating frame and free postage Australia wide To Swim Side by Side – Wani-Wani Watina My name is Chern’ee Sutton and I am a contemporary Indigenous artist from the Kalkadoon people from the Mount Isa area in Queensland. This is my interpretation of “Wani-Wani Watina” which means in the Kalkadoon language “To swim side by side”. To Swim Side by Side is a story of connection, a celebration of the ocean as a place where life flows together in harmony. Beneath the surface, every movement is part of a greater rhythm. The currents carry ancient stories and traditions and every ripple speaks of unity, balance, and a shared journey. This painting captures the beauty of togetherness where every creature moves with purpose and every space is filled with colour, light, and life. From the coral gardens to the deepest blues, the ocean holds a delicate balance, a dance of respect, instinct and belonging. This is not just a glimpse into the underwater world, it is a reflection of what it means to move through life side by side, guided by nature, grounded in culture, and held together by something greater than ourselves.