The colours in the back ground represent the Pilbara landscape with a hint of colour piercing through representing the scattered wildflowers found all across our Country.
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 Creeks During the rainy season many creeks are hidden among the rocky hills of the Pilbara country. The locals from this area like fishing on the banks of the creeks, catching many different varieties Read more…
Wet Season Wet season in the Pilbara fills all the lovely creeks and rivers flow. It’s a lovely time of the year. (Please note this artwork is on a finer canvas/vinyl material and is slightly Read more…
