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Bush Apples

Genevieve has printed rows of different colour bush apples to the effect of a rainbow. This rhythmic textile is was printed in Maningrida using the linocut printing technique. The Lino tile has been carved by the artist in and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece. Bábbarra Women’s Centre supports the economic independence of Indigenous women in the Arnhem Land community of Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia. Designs created by the women at Bábbarra reflect strong cultural knowledge, which is passed down to younger generations through their textile design practice.

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


© the artist / art centre