Name: Margaret (Colleen) Everett
Language: Mangala
Biography:
I was born in Broome and grew up in Bidyadanga. I went to school a long long time ago. Then I went to Nulungu College in Broome. After that I went back to Bidyadanga. I have 8 kids; 2 boys have passed away. I have 7 grandkids, 1 in in Perth.
I started painting the year before last 2020. I paint the desert, bush flowers and the waterholes.
Red Sands, hills and mud flats This painting is about the red desert sand in The Great Sandy Desert the hills and the mudflats. I love the colours of the desert. This painting shows the Read more…
Untitled This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of colour, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the original five Read more…
Papilija Papilija is a yinta soak in Kulyakartu; My grandmother and her sibling’s country. They used to go there all the time. Good kapi for drinking and yukarri (green) all around. Lots of warta (trees). Read more…