Name: Julie Ashley
Language: Rittharrngu
Community: Wugularr (Beswick)
Biography:
Julie was born on Elcho Island off the coast of Arnhem Land. She was taught to weave with pandanus and to collect the natural bush dyes by her mother. Julie has created a range of contemporary fibre artefacts such as lampshades, hats, mobiles and quirky animals including fish, turtles and dragonflies. She has also designed for Djilpin's textiles range and created two limited edition screen prints. Julie leads weaving workshops and works at Djilpin's gallery and museum.
Julie has conducted weaving workshops in Canberra, Darwin and Beswick. As well as being an artist, Julie is an Arts Worker at Djilpin Arts in Beswick.
Handwoven Bag Fibre Art is an ancient Aboriginal women’s craft that is still made today using the same techniques as their ancestors. Making fibre art is labour intensive and much care and fine needlework is Read more…
Handwoven Bag Fibre Art is an ancient Aboriginal women’s craft that is still made today using the same techniques as their ancestors. Making fibre art is labour intensive and much care and fine needlework is Read more…
File snakes and water lillies In this painting are three file snakes among the waterlillies. They are good bush tucker from the billabong.