Name: Abbie Dorey
Language: Malgana
Biography:
Language - Malgana Yinggarda
Born in Perth, grew up in Newman living with mum, dad, siblings. Attending Newman Senior High School.
Started paiting 2 years ago by myself, it allows me to express my emotions and ideas, I like the outcome.
I paint about the native animals of my land and flora and fauna, and the stories I live day by day. I like spending time with my family
Travelling along the road This work portrays an area known to the artist, painted here from memory. During the pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling) era one’s survival depended on their intimate knowledge of the location of Read more…
Kipara (Australian bustard, bush turkey) Kipara (Australian Bustard, bush turkey) are ground-dwelling, large, speckled grey-brown birds found in the plains of the Western Desert and across northern Australia. Kipara fly long distances in the search Read more…
Mulyamiji The Mulyamiji or Great Desert Skink is a large burrowing skink found across Martu country, with reddish-brown scales and a yellow underbelly. Traditionally a food source during pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling) times and deeply connected with lore Read more…