This is the Fortescue Mulla Mulla or ‘Gumbarli’ in Yindjibarndi language. The flower is a purplish colour. It’s not a bush medicine, just a flower that grows in the country, in lines along the roads and everywhere. In this painting, the seeds of the Mulla Mulla are all blowing out. Once the leaves and petals have fallen off, the seeds are blown all through the land to bring flowers again the next year.
Name: Madeline Sandy
Language: Yindjibarndi
Biography:
Madeline Sandy, is daughter of Yinjaa-Barni artist Wendy Darby. Through her mother she is Martu mob from Western Desert and she is Yindjibarndi through her fathers side. Madeline was born in Hedland and grew up in Roebourne.
Madeline enjoys painting the gum trees because it reminds her of spending time with her old people. She uses branches and leaves from the local trees to create a pattern that she can then dot in her design. She also enjoys painting landscapes.
Pilbara Wildflowers These are the Pilbara wildflower’s that grow on the ground they have a beautiful colour blending in the country during flower season.
Pink mulla mulla and the red sturt pea This painting represents the beautiful pink mulla mulla and the striking red surt pea that are often found in my Country, depending on the season.
Walking in the Country My painting is about respect,Sharing and caring about our Beautiful Country also for our elders because they are the ones who are teaching our young kids and next generation.