This painting is about all the rocks and kurru (creeks) all around Kulyakartu and Kirriwirri.
We went camping there for to two weeks, we went to Wirnpa first and then to Kirriwirri. We camped in the nice flat ground in the open when we got to Kulyakartu.
This is the artists Grand Fathers country.
This paining is about the claypans, spinifex and waru (fire) in the dry season time, when spinifex, the native plants and the country gets dry. Its about how to burn the country the right way, not the wrong way. Like old people they used to burn the county right way, so we learn from them and keep country good for us and all the animals comes out of the bush. When the rain comes it makes the country green again. Some animals love dry season for hunting. Some times we go hunting for animals for our families
With the Paru (spinifex) we pull out the whole plant, roots and all and then we twist it around to make a flat basket (Jitatu) like a donut ring. Then this sits on the head and you can carry water for example. The water is in a Kapara like a shallow bowl which you make from the hard wood of a tree like Parntal (Owenia Reticulata)
Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item.
Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, round and oblong.
Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item.
Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, round and oblong.
These are the Pilbara wildflowers that grow on the ground. They have beautiful colours blending into the Country during flower season.
When the tide goes out it leaves all the weeds among the rockholes mixed with all the colourful coral from the ocean.
Friendships enrich our lives, offering joy, support and a sense of belonging.
Art Centre notes:
Paper size: 53 x 39cm
The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint printed on Hahnamule paper 100% cotton rag with strong archival properties.
Artist: Helen-Joy Tomsana
Printer: Dian Darmansjah
Printed: Moa Arts Studio, Jan 2025
A peaceful and calm state without no worries at all.
Art Centre notes:
Paper size: 53 x 39cm
The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint printed on Hahnamule paper 100% cotton rag with strong archival properties.
Artist: Helen-Joy Tomsana
Printer: Dian Darmansjah
Printed: Moa Arts Studio, Jan 2025