Murnun (dugong) and Yokkara (fish)
This new 2022 design by Josephine is part two of her Mabbúlarr collection.
Mabbúlarr is the Ndjébbana word describing calm and stillness – both regarding people and the ocean.
Printed by hand at Injalak Art Centre 2022 using cotton poplin (sarong weight).
Name: Josephine James
Language: Ndjébbana, Gurrgoni, Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Josephine is from the Gurrgoni language group, one of Maningrida’s most endangered languages.
In Josephine’s design work, she depicts detailed stingrays and turtles in the sea country, in an intricate two colour design.
Josephine is also a sculpture, carving mimih spirits for Maningrida Arts and Culture.
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