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Mary Punchi Clement – Kira Kiro Country – Silk

My bush name is Muljay. “My father found me” at Ngarrandhu on the turtle, that’s my totem.  Mary painted ceremony and events, dancing and hunting as well as botanical themes, not limited to plants on land, but also fresh water and salt water aquatic plants known as food sources for sea creatures, an important part of Kalumburu culture. As a community Elder she held a wealth of knowledge regarding her cultural traditions.

In this image the country is alive with Madjal (Grasses) – Watja (Leaves) – Yulu (Bush Flowers) – Kanandur (Pandanus)- Kulalar (Vines) surrounding a rock hole near the sea.  The colours of flowers and leaves are reflected in the waters. Striated rocks surround the water hole.

“This painting shows the country before the fires and before people started changing the environment.”  

Mary’s work is inspired by the rich environment around her and depicts a record of her botanical knowledge. Her images are made up of a myriad of small brushstrokes in layers to represent her vast botanical knowledge describing bush foods and medicines. 

100% silk chiffon.  Made in Australia.