In our land when you come to our country you will see lots of colours in the rocks. This painting is about these colours – ochres, reds and oranges, which stream across the rock face as the sun gets lower in the sky.
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.
Mulla Mulla in different seasons I love to look out for the purple Mulla Mulla in July. As the season changes it’s colours change.
Pilbara Wildflowers These are the Pilbara wildflowers that grow on the ground. They have a beautiful colours blending into the Country during flower season.
Under the Stars I like to look up to the stars on Country near the tablelands