Bana Yirriji are currently collaborating with Fashion Designer, Shannon Brett -To create a collection of fashion accessories to go with the garments – as wearable art pieces – that promote the work of the artists of Bana Yirriji Art Centre, and the beautiful community of Wujal Wujal.
These Earrings were made with the left over printed fabric from the KAMBI Fashion garments designed for CIAF Fashion Performance.
Name: Junibel Doughboy
Language: Kuku Yalanji
Community: Wujal Wujal
Biography:
Hi, my name is Junibel Doughboy, I am a traditional owner for the Wujal Wujal area. I work in the art centre as a gallery assistant but do art work when I am not too busy. I like fishing, camping, singing and listening to music.
Bulbuji I’m Kuku-Yalanji woman. My mum is from Wujal Wujal and my dad is from Laura, Chillagoe and Cooktown. For us Bama (Kuku-Yalanji people), we can’t touch bulbuji or wurarr-wurarr. They are sacred. Bulbuji start Read more…
Dikal, Bird There are many Dikal’s living on our bubu, country. I love camping with my families, anywhere, down the beach or at the river and listening to the Dikal’s singing.
Kababina & Kunjuri I am a Nyungul woman. My art depicts cultural, historical and contemporary stories from my bubu (Country) located in the Helensvale and Shipton’s Flat areas in Far North Queensland. I wanted to Read more…