These tote bags were made in a workshop as part of the fashion collection. Each bag was hand painted or screen printed, using the left over material from the garments.
Bana Yirriji have collaborated with Fashion Designer, Shannon Brett -To create a collection of garments and accessories – as wearable art pieces – that promote the work of the artists of Bana Yirriji Art Centre, and the beautiful community of Wujal Wujal.
Name: Josie Olbar
Language: Kuku Yalanji
Community: Wujal Wujal
Biography:
My name is Josie Olbar, I am a Kuku Yalanji/Jalanji woman. I was born in Cooktown. Most of my paintings are stories that represent my Jalanji and Yalanji heritage.
I love painting sea animals and plants that are from my country.
I love spending time on my country camping, fishing and collecting food with my family.
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…