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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: Kiarah Mandijalu - Jadai

Language: Mangala

Biography:

“I’m from Bidyadanga, and I grew up here and in Parnngurr. I used to travel up and down. In Parnngurr, I lived with my grandparents (Wokka Taylor, dec. and Nancy Taylor, dec.). Mostly the families there were looking after us, and then we’d come back here, looking after my mum and going fishing.

I started painting with Martumili (Martumili Artists), but before I began painting, I used to ask the old people first. I learnt to paint from my grandfather (Wokka Taylor, dec.). When we went to 33 and back to Punmu, we were just watching them. He told me to get a brush, and then he told me to start painting. I think him and Dunjan (Thelma Judson) were painting a big one, and I came to help him. He told me, ‘One day you should go to Kulyukartu,’ and so I went there.

I paint bush flowers, the waterholes, the sand dunes, and the colours I use are like the desert colours — and a bit of ocean colours too.

My sister told me to come to a workshop in Derby to keep her company, and the next thing I was holding a camera. From there, I just kept going on the trips with Sarah and Carly (from Camera Story). We went to 80 Mile Beach and did a workshop there. I like taking photos of people and things.”
– Kiarah Madnijalu‑Jadai

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