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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: Sharmicka Sampi


Language: Mangala


Community: Bidyadanga


Biography:

“I am from Bidyadanga Community and my Great Grandmother (Nola Taylar) taught me how to paint. I love painting because it feels good to learn about painting.”
– Sharmicka Sampi

Sharmicka Taylor began painting in the Martumili Artists art shed in Parnngurr Community. She learnt from her great-grandmother, Nola Taylor, and was encouraged by her mother, Jenny Butt who also paints. Today, Sharmicka travels between Parnngurr and Bidyadanga, painting wherever she goes. She is learning to paint her Country, Kulyakartu and Bushfoods.


© the artist / art centre