Shark & Barra
This painting depicts multiple barramundi schooling. A shark is also visible, feeding on one unfortunate barra.
Raark or fine line work has been completed using a handmade Jarlk reed brush harvested from local billabongs and wet areas.
Name: Fabian Sandy
Language: Yolngu
Biography:
Fabian was born in Yirrkala and now lives in Beswick. He and his brother were taught to paint by their mother. Fabian prefers to paint with a Jarlk grass reed brush and traditional bush colours in modern acrylics. He generally paints saltwater stories on canvas or bark, and also carves and makes didjeridus. As well as being a visual artist, Fabian is a master didjeridu player and traditional dancer.