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This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, 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: Temika Namundja


Language: Kuninjku



Biography:

Temika is the youngest artist at Babbarra Women's Centre and the granddaughter of renowned artist, Deborah Kamanj Wurrkidj. 

Her keen eye for detail and natural ability to blend complementary colours reflect her artistic family background.

She is printing many of her grandmother’s totems, including Yawkyawk (young woman spirit) and kunmadj (basket).  

Temika attended Homelands school at Kakodebuldi Outstation and is keen to learn as much as she can about Bábbarra Designs.


© the artist / art centre