Corina has painting these artworks to represent ‘Two Brothers’- Muuki Taylor and Wokka Taylor (dec). Corina painted these artworks in Parnngurr, 2022, when the Martu community and close families came together to mourn the loss of elder and artist Wokka Taylor. Originally from Bidyadanga, Corina maintains a close connection to her familial lineage in the Western Desert, and one of this means of connection is through her arts practice.
Name: Corina Jadai
Language: Mangala
Community: Bidyadanga
Biography:
I am learning about painting from Wokka, Muuki and Nola. I am learning about my grandmothers story, Wokka's sister. About living in the desert and going to the sea. Mostly I am learning about Kulyakartu. My main colours are ocean colours and desert colours.
I grew up in Bidyadanga but I travel up and down, Hedland out to Parnngurr. Back to country trips with KJ rangers. I hope my paintings teach me new things and help the young ones learn.
Mungili Waterhole “No one goes there and sees that landscape. Only two, Mr and Mrs [refers to footsteps in painting]. They was walking to see if the water was in there. Walking on the creek Read more…
Karlamilyi Karlamilyi (Rudall River region) and its surrounds are Warnman Country, located in the very heart of the Martu homelands. The region is situated southwest of the Great Sandy Desert and northeast of the Little Read more…
Bush seeds after rain “When Martu paint, it’s like a map. Martu draw story on the ground and on the canvas, and all the circle and line there are the hunting areas and different waters Read more…