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 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 language groups—Nyangumarta, Mangala, Yulparija, Juwaliny, and Karrajarri—come together to create art that speaks to the heart of Country. Over time, the community and Art Centre has grown to include people from other Kimberley tribes, fostering a space where diverse cultural knowledge and practices come together. Situated where the desert meets the sea, artists draw inspiration from their ancestral Country and personal journeys. The artist captures the vibrant beauty of both desert and coastal landscapes, blending earthy reds, deep blues, and intricate patterns distinctive to their cultural heritage. The themes and composition invite viewers into the artist’s world, offering a glimpse of the rich, intertwined histories and the enduring connection to land and spirit that define the Bidyadanga community.

Categories: Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community LaGrange Inc

Name: Jenny Butt

Language: Mangala

Biography:

Jenny Butt grew up here in Bidyadanga.  She now lives in Parnngurr Community in the Pilbara region.  She lives with her grandparents who are renowned artists.  Jenny also paints for Martumilli Arts Centre in Newman but visits Bidyadanga from time to time.

Jenny believes that keeping culture strong and passing down knowledge is essential, especially for younger generations. “Learning history about the community, keeping culture strong, and listening to stories from the past. It helps to learn (teach) these stories so young people know where they come from. So they know what they’re part of.”

She imagines a future without barriers, where “everyone would be able to speak all the languages.” A key part of this vision is taking young people out on Country while Elders are still here. “I see us going out on Country while our Elders are here, before they pass on, so they can share their story and knowledge.”

Jenny recognises challenges in her community, like “kids getting in trouble and people going into town,” but she believes art can help overcome these struggles. “Taking people out bush and beach, with older people working together with younger ones and sharing stories through painting and what they see around them. Getting in touch with nature. You feel free when you’re out with nature.”

Jenny’s artistic journey has been shaped by her Elders. “I learnt from my grandmother (Nola Taylor) and grandfathers (Muuki Taylor, Wokka Taylor) by going out on Country, sharing stories, and learning from them about the bush plants and bush food. I painted before, but going to Parnngurr and being around old people really opened my mind. Seeing them painting and what colours they used. My daughter started painting with the old people too, and she watches me paint their stories now. I’d like to be an inspiration to her and young people.”

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