“Karla” is a part of a series of pictures that were taken during a photo workshop at Mowanjum Art Centre. Lydia worked on shooting portraits of family and friends. The pendant to “Karla” is “Pannesh”.
Name: Lydia Ningamarra
Community: Mowanjum
Biography:
Lydia Ningamarra was born 12 February 2013 and is an emerging artist who lives in Mowanjum Community 10 kms outside Derby in the West Kimberley of Western Australia. She is of the Wanambal tribe from the North West Kimberley.
Lydia enjoys reading, playing and painting. She likes to hear stories of her tribe and learn the importance of Country. She longs to meet her father's family and learn about his culture.
Lydia is a very good learner and puts an effort into everything she does especially her artwork. She believes one day she will teach others and educate them about her culture through her art.
Wandjina the rainmaker This Wandjina is called the rainmaker. Two lightning spirits in a cave are waiting for the clouds to gather up, so he can make the rain and lightning. Where you see a Read more…
Gyorn Gyorn (Bradshaws) Framed The Wandjina created the earth and all life upon it, then he created the first human beings: the Gyorn Gyorn people. He then told them to work the land and do Read more…
Achala This photo came to live during a photo workshop at Mowanjum Art Centre. Her portraits depict friends and family.