Name: Angela Malibirr Banyawarra
Language: Ganalbingu
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Angela Banyawarra Malibirr is a Ganalbingu woman and current Vice Chair of Bula’bula Arts. Having begun painting at the centre since 2016, Angela has featured in several inter-state group exhibitions. Her works stand out for their delicate yet detailed depictions of Raypiny Dhawu (Freshwater Story) and Gumang (Magpie Goose).
Angela is the daughter of world-renowned Yolngu artist and song man, B. Bununggurr (dec.) whose influence and encouragement shaped generations of Ramingining artists both young and old. Learning the stories and songlines from her father has had a profound impact on Angela’s life, propelling her into the strong artist and cultural woman she is today.
Aside from her artistic accomplishments, Angela is an intelligent and hardworking member of the community. Having studied Community Services through CDU and Bible Studies at Nungalinya College, Angela puts her intellect to use, often translating for the circuit court in Ramingining.
Angela is a dedicated member of Bula’bula Arts and spends most days painting alongside her siblings, mum, and aunties.
Good bush food story This is a story of the artists dreaming and his family. A freshwater story of looking for food, you can see the long-neck turtles and file snakes in the water. It Read more…
Evonne’s Buliya (catfish) dhawu (story) In this painting, Evonne has painted her Mari (mothers, mother) dreaming of Buliya (catfish). This is a freshwater story from Ganalbingu country in the Arafura Wetlands. Evonne’s Mari taught Evonne’s Read more…
Baru Dhawu (Crocodile Story) Baru (the crocodile man), was from the Gumatj clan. People usually call him Gurdu Gurdu or Baru which means crocodile. He lived his life at a place called Yirrkala. Living near Read more…