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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.

Name: Bibianna Tumbler


Language: Juwaliny


Community: Bidyadanga


Biography:

I was born at La Grange at the old hospital. I grew up there and have been there all my life with my parents. I started painting in 2015.


What inspired me the most is the way the old people used to tell me stories about their country and their families background. When they used to paint they used the colours to represent the land, seas, flowers, animals and other things.


© the artist / art centre