These are the waterholes left after mining. As the years go on the country fights back and new life springs up.
Name: Joanne Willis
Language: Yindjibarndi
Biography:
Joanne Willis is the daughter of well-known Yinjaa-Barni artist, Allery Sandy. Joanne started painting in early 2008 by watching her family painting and sketching designs on paper. She decided to have a go at putting one of her sketches onto canvas and this painting won her a prize at the Cossack Art Awards. She has gone on to develop her own unique style and successful arts practice.
Sea Turtle When we see sea turtles it can mean that they can be mating and that makes us aware that they will soon be going to lay eggs. Some of our people eat the Read more…
Pilbara Wildflowers I paint my country in my own style. We have so many beautiful flowers that are watered by the rains. The Pilbara is a place of many beautiful colours.
Jammi on the Riverbank This artwork has the riverbank of Millstream. It’s a tropical oasis where we like to go swimming there, fishing and spending time with family. Along the Riverbank I’ve painted the bush Read more…