Status: Stock
Design features lilypads, fish, file snakes, lorrkon (coffin box) and mako (didj). Based on original artwork by M.Blanasi created in 2020. Designed in Wugularr / Beswick, Arnhem Land.
Name: Marcus Blanasi
Community: Wugularr (Beswick)
Biography:
Marcus is the son of didjeriu (Mago) Master, David Blanasi and paints in his father's Mayali tradition. Marcus is represented in the Museum Blanasi Collection with large scale works on canvas. He continues to paint as well as having produced designs for Djilpin’s textile range. Marcus has served as a Djilpin Director and cultural advisor.
Lorrkon Wood carving has always been part of Aboriginal culture and Djilpin artists continue this tradition. Men carved wood for many purposes – tools for hunting or gathering food, axes and knives for building shelters, Read more…
Lorrkon Wood carving has always been part of Aboriginal culture and Djilpin artists continue this tradition. Men carved wood for many purposes – tools for hunting or gathering food, axes and knives for building shelters, Read more…
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