This is my depiction of the waterholes which run through my Country, the Pilbara.
Name: Treinaya Phillips
Language: Yindjibarndi
Biography:
TREINAYA PHILLIPS is the granddaughter of recognised Yinjaa-Barni artistAileen Sandy (dec.). She is the eldest child of Brian Phillips (Yindjibarndi) and artist Sheryl Hicks (Ngarluma). Treinaya has spent most of her life travelling and moving back and forth between Perth, Newman and Roebourne, which she now calls home permanently to be closer to family and Country. Treinaya first started painting in 2011 in her high school art class. In 2014 she started painting with her family at Yinjaa-Barni Art Centre, learning new techniques from her Elders to record story. Treinaya enjoys painting patterns, mixing colours and finds art relaxing. She is an emerging artist with the art collective but her reputation continues to grow with her skill for colour placement.Treinaya is known for her paintings which often create optical illusions for the viewer as colours bounce off one other.
Seeds and Waterways After the rains in the wet season, the waterways are full and the seeds are ready to come up.
Fallen Flowers (Dawn Sandy) Leaves and flowers fall from the tress on Country, making colourful patterns on the ground.
Pilbara Wildflowers and Seeds These are the Pilbara wildflower’s that grow on the ground. Their seeds spread in the Country ready for the next year.