“This is a painting of the salt lake and the colours represent animals foot prints because it is not always bare. Your got footprints going in all directions.” – Helena Butt
Name: Helena Butt
Community: Bidyadanga
Biography:
My paintings are about the desert and going back and visiting.
Seeing country in my mind, always changing, doing different seasons. It’s the one place I’m painting. There is a strong connection there. That’s my Fathers Country.
I grew up in Bidyadanga, school there and Darwin when the kids were going from Bidyadanga to Darwin, boarding.
I have three kids, I had four but now three. I didn’t know that art was in my bloodline. I know Dad had it but I didn’t know that I could find my self in art, changing lifestyle, art is going to stick with me.
When I want to paint it comes into my mind and I put it on the canvas in a different way.
Untitled This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of color, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the desert meets Read more…
