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In his works Burarra artist Chubasco Pascoe depicts animals and plants connected to his country Mewirnba. Common motifs in his work include, yams, butterfly vines, goannas, egrets and blanket lizards. He also paints images of ceremonial objects such as morning star poles.

His work is distinctive for its graphic, pared-back style. His focus on figuration is reflective of the artistic lineage of his clan group and sets him apart from western Kuninjku artists who are well known for their abstract rarrk designs. 

Name: Chubasco Pascoe


Language: Burarra


Community: Maningrida


Biography:

Burarra artist Chubasco Pascoe was born in Mewirnba and lives and works in Maningrida community in the Northern Territory. He is of Duwa moiety. His mother's country is at Gamurra Gu-yurra.

His bark paintings often depict local animals and plants such as yams, buttlerfly vines, goannas or blanket lizards. He also paints images of ceremonial objects such as morning star poles.

His work is distinctive for its graphic, pared-back style. It was featured in Maningrida Arts & Culture's stand at Tarnanthi in Adelaide in 2019.

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