This installations shows when the djurn (black-nosed snake) are sung by a cleverman. When the man places a rock in a glass it starts to ‘sing’ the black-nosed snakes. They rise up and call the rain to create a billabong but it is dangerous as they can call the sea too.
Name: Yolanda Rostron
Language: Rembarrnga
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Yolanda Rostron was born in 1979 and is the daughter of celebrated artists Lena Yarinkura and Bob Burruwal. Taught by Yarinkura in contemporary fibre sculpture and installations, Rostron started exhibiting in 2004. She now paves her own way, interpreting stories passed down to her.
Bush Jewellery – Necklace The women of Maningrida and surrounding homelands use a combination of locally found seeds, bone and shells to make a variety of jewellery including necklaces. earrings and bracelets. Many of the artists Read more…
Bush Jewellery – Necklace The women of Maningrida and surrounding homelands use a combination of locally found seeds, bone and shells to make a variety of jewellery including necklaces. earrings and bracelets. Many of the artists Read more…
Mat Works in fibre from the Maningrida region are widely recognised as some of the finest in Australia. Artists confidently push the boundaries of fibre craft and cultural expression, adapting traditional techniques and forms to Read more…