Ochre colours are used for Law and culture ceremonies. Love seeing our colours during this time, especially our Law and culture ceremony,
Name: Joanne Willis
Language: Yindjibarndi
Biography:
Joanne Willis is the daughter of well-known Yinjaa-Barni artist, Allery Sandy. Joanne was born and grew up in Roebourne. She would travel out bush with family, going fishing, hunting and learning from the old people.
Joanne was inspired to begin painting from watching her three mothers paint. She likes to paint the ochre colours that remind her of Country, waterholes and wildflowers of her Country.
Joanne has 4 children and 2 grandchildren. She lives in Roebourne with her family.
Letting Go This painting represents the warmth and love I have for a lady I was proud to call my mother. After losing her, I as an artist felt myself being motivated to do a Read more…
Cherritta Station 1960’s This is a painting of the first location of Cherritta Station until the water ran out. On the other side of hill is where some old building infrastructure still laying on the Read more…
Eagle’s Nest at Fortesque River This is the country along the Fortesque River. The waterholes attract many different birds. This painting depicts an eagle flying in to feed it’s chick.