Name: Joy Garlbin
Language: Ndjébbana
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Joy Bulandjan is a respected elder, artist, and traditional owner of Maningrida, deeply involved with the Bábbarra Women’s Centre since its early days.
As a Kunibidji woman, Joy’s artistic practice reflects her deep cultural roots and her connection to Country.
As a Kunibidji woman, Joy’s artistic practice reflects her deep cultural connection to Country extending from her spiritual connection to place. Joy is entrusted with the with Djomi (fresh water sprirt or mermaid) story and received permission from her djungkay (ritual managers) and her depiction of the creatures that live in Maningrida.
Yawkyawk (Mermaid) la Manjelk (Rain) Sari A beautiful pink discharge dyed cotton silk sari featuring woodblock designs created in 2023 – 2025. Co-created by Bábbarra Women’s Centre, Maningrida and Tharangini Studio, India. Marebu (floor mat) by Read more…
Yawkyawk (Mermaid) la Manjelk (Rain) Sari A beautiful pink discharge dyed cotton silk sari featuring woodblock designs created in 2023 – 2025. Co-created by Bábbarra Women’s Centre, Maningrida and Tharangini Studio, India. Marebu (floor mat) by Read more…
Yawkyawk (Mermaid) la Manjelk (Rain) Sari A beautiful pink discharge dyed cotton silk sari featuring woodblock designs created in 2023 – 2025. Co-created by Bábbarra Women’s Centre, Maningrida and Tharangini Studio, India. Marebu (floor mat) by Read more…