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Evonne’s Buliya (catfish) dhawu (story)

In this painting, Evonne has painted her mother’s dreaming of Buliya (catfish). This is a freshwater story from Ganalbingu country in the Arafura Wetlands.

Categories: Bula'bula Arts

Name: Evonne Rraraypum

Language: Djambarrpuyungu

Biography:

Evonne is one of eight children from one of the first recognised female painters in Ramingining; D. Djukulul. 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, carrying on family tradition through painting song lines and story lines.

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