This painting depicts three fish found at Djilpin River, country of Russell Ashley.
At top and bottom are two Barramundi, while in the middle is a Catfish. Lily root and pads are also visible.
Painting has been completed using a handmade Jarlk brush harvested from local billabongs and wet areas. Raark or fine line cross hatching is in Yirritja style and consists of multiple lines before alternating colour.
Name: Russell Ashley
Language: Wagilak
Community: Gapuwiyak
Biography:
Russell is a talented artist who learned his craft through the traditional method of patiently watching, absorbing, and asking questions. Russell's brother, Jahdi Ashley was a big teaching influence using this technique. This brother also apprenticed Russell by encouraging him to paint small sections of his work at a time.
Russell initially started with small paintings of his own, and as confidence and his skill grew started to increase canvas sizes. Now Russell is a multi talented artist who carves in multiple timbers, as well as paints on canvas, bark and other mediums.
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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