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Black and White Brothers by Mervyn Street, Adult T-shirt

The t-shirt features the artwork by Mervyn Street and his autograph, the back features the Mangkaja logo. The t-shirts are printed in Perth using Australian brand AS Colour cotton t-shirts. 

Mervyn’s message: “When we look at our skin it might be different but when we stand outside and see the shadow from the sun there’s no difference it’s the same.”

There were so many people interested in this charcoal drawing “Black and White Brothers” by Mervyn he agreed he needed to make it accessible to everyone.

 

Categories: Mangkaja Arts

Name: Mervyn Street

Community: Muludja

Biography:

Mervyn Street is a Gooniyandi man. Gooniyandi is one of the two river groups from the country around Fitzroy Crossing. He was born at Louisa Downs Station. Mervyn speaks fluent Gooniyandi as well as English.

Mervyn is an accomplished author, illustrator, carver and painter. He has authored a book entitled ‘Know Your Granny’ about his country and his language. He has also co-produced the book titled ‘At The River’. He has used his artwork extensively in the Yiyili School where he teaches his traditional language.

Mervyn is an important person for art and culture in Yiyili and Pull Out Springs communities and is a former Chairman of Mangkaja. Mervyn lives with his wife June Davis at Muludja Community, Which is 20 km out of Fitzroy Crossing.

 

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