Name: Lionel Rarrji Bonson
Language: Wulaki
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Lionel is a young artist who started to make work for Maningrida Arts and Culture in 2016. He paints the stories from his father and his grandfather's country near Miwirndba. Lionel's father Terry Gandadila, and grandfather Jack Wunuwun were both important artists who have passed away. Lionel now continues to tell their stories through his art.
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…