This painting shows a saltwater fish story.
You can see a large stingray, along with smaller fish. Gapu or water is visible via the round dot prints.
Painting has been completed using a handmade brush harvested from Jarlk or reeds surrounding billabongs and wet areas. Work is in acrylic paint.
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.
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