In this painting, Evonne has painted her Mari (mothers, mother) dreaming of Banda (long-necked turtle), Buliya (catfish) and Mundukul (water snake). This is a freshwater story from Ganalbingu country in the Arafura Wetlands. Evonne’s Mari taught Evonne’s mother, Joy Burruna, to paint at an early age. Joy passed on her knowledge and taught Evonne to paint at an early age, keeping alive Yolngu traditions for many generations.
Name: Dorothy Djampalil
Language: Djambarrpuyngu
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Dorothy is one of eight children from one of the first recognised female painters in Ramingining. She has only recently started to come and paint at the art centre, however she watched and practiced with her Mum since she was a young child.
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Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘spiritual reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes Read more…