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Waterlily at the Djomi Spring – Joy Garlbin

Joy Garlbin depicts waterlily’s at the Djomi Spring sacred site. 

Name: Joy Garlbin


Language: Ndjébbana


Community: Maningrida


Biography:

Joy Bulandjan is a respected elder, artist, and traditional owner of Maningrida, deeply involved with the Bábbarra Women’s Centre since its early days.
As a Kunibidji woman, Joy’s artistic practice reflects her deep cultural roots and her connection to Country.

As a Kunibidji woman, Joy’s artistic practice reflects her deep cultural connection to Country extending from her spiritual connection to place. Joy is entrusted with the with Djomi (fresh water sprirt or mermaid) story and received permission from her djungkay (ritual managers) and her depiction of the creatures that live in Maningrida. 


© the artist / art centre