The Soul of Mer Island: The Artistic Journey of Segar Passi Born in 1942 on the vibrant Murray Island (Mer) within the Torres Strait, Segar Passi emerged from the Dauareb Tribe not merely as a painter, but as a visual custodian of his people's heritage. His early years were defined by a profound, sensory connection to the natural world, an influence that would later manifest in his meticulous depictions of island life. Long before he…