Aboriginal art in Ramingining, Central Arnhem Land is commonly illustrated through designs and images of animals, plants, and landscape. These motifs commonly reflect the artists ancestral inheritance and their dreamings and are referred to as totems.
For this painting, Andrew has painted a Barramundi, a rich source of food in Arnhem Land.
Name: Andrew Wanamilil
Language: Ganalbingu
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Andrew is an early career artist who has progressed rapidly in a short space of time with his painting techniques and unique composition style. He is the son of renowned artist Bobby Bununggurr and continues to paint storylines and songlines connected to their Ganalbingu clan.
Nawarlah (Brown River Stingray) Aboriginal art in Ramingining, Central Arnhem Land is commonly illustrated through designs and images of animals, plants, and landscape. These motifs commonly reflect the artists ancestral inheritance and their dreamings and Read more…
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