Dugong can be found in the waters around Maningrida They are a protected species but do form part of a traditional manme (bushfood) diet for some saltwater communities.
Name: Genevieve Smith
Language: Ndjébbana
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Genevieve started working at Bábbarra in 2008 and has been printing ever since. She enjoys both in both lino printing and screen printing.
Genevieve is the first one in her family to become an artist. She is helping her daughter Laquisha who comes in for work experience at Babbarra training her in how to screen print and lino print
Kunkurra (Spiral Wind) ‘My designs, they are all alive living up in my head’- Janet Marawarr Janet Marawarr has depicted kunkurra, the spiralling wind associated with several sites in the Kardbam clan. On one level, Read more…
Kayawa (baby floor mat) and Lorrkon This design features the Lorrkkon tile by renowned artists and arts worker Raylene Bonson. In a hopscotch pattern, Joy has printed her own Kayawa (baby floor mat) in between.
Yawkyawk and Wak ‘Yawkyawk swim underneath the rock. They always stay there. When the sun comes out they come out from underneath the river, make themselves warm. They sit and they look around. When they Read more…