This painting shows the many waterholes you find in the Pilbara region. Some are well known, others are hidden amongst the hills.
Dimensions: 38 x 58cm
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.
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Cossack The landscape in the early morning that surrounds Cossack. A good spot that all the locals go for a family day out and to catch a good feed.