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Candy Land

 This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of color, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the desert meets the sea, and five language groups—Nyangumarta, Mangala, Yulparija, Juwaliny, and Karrajarri—come together to create art that speaks to the heart of Country. The artist captures the vibrant beauty of both desert and coastal landscapes, blending earthy reds, deep blues, and intricate patterns distinctive to their cultural heritage. The themes and composition invite viewers into the artist’s world, offering a glimpse of the rich, intertwined histories and the enduring connection to land and spirit that define the Bidyadanga community.

Name: Veronica Yanawana


Language: Mangala


Community: Bidyadanga


Biography:

Veronica lives in Bidyadanga Community with her family.  She grew up in Bidyadanga and spent some of her school years in Bidyadanga Lagrange followed by her older years schooling in Broome at Nulungu College.  Veronica is Mangala language group, following her mother's side.  She paints her country, Johanna Springs.


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