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Pilbara Colours

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.

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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.

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Yawkyawk (young women spirit) (on a rock)

“This mermaid lives in a special freshwater billabong in the manberrk (savanna woodland).

She is sitting on a rock on the edge of the kunronj (billabong). When we see the kunronj shining, and the sun goes down we call this kahbohmimihmeh.

 

 

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Wayuk (Waterlily)

Wayuk (Waterlily) Nymphaea violacea. 

The stem of wayuk is a popular bushfood and the beautiful flower is enjoyed across Arnhem Land. 

This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece. Bábbarra Women’s Centre supports the economic independence of Indigenous women in the Arnhem Land community of Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia. Designs created by the women at Bábbarra reflect strong cultural knowledge, which is passed down to younger generations through their textile design practice.