This painting shows the clay pan of the pilbara from an aerial perspective.
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.
Sea side fishing Ever since I was a young girl I loved to go with my family fishing we love going to East harding and Jones creek this fishing spot is where we catch a Read more…
Midnight sky This painting reminds me of when we go camping out bush we always camp out in the flat where we can see the stars shining.
Biyulu Colours of the Yellow Ochre The yellow colour is used for painting during our law ceremony. We also use some black and red ochre.