This painting shows the many waterholes you find in the Pilbara region. Some are well known, others are hidden amongst the hills.
Name: Joanne Willis
Language: Yindjibarndi
Biography:
Joanne Willis is the daughter of well-known Yinjaa-Barni artist, Allery Sandy. Joanne was born and grew up in Roebourne. She would travel out bush with family, going fishing, hunting and learning from the old people.
Joanne was inspired to begin painting from watching her three mothers paint. She likes to paint the ochre colours that remind her of Country, waterholes and wildflowers of her Country.
Joanne has 4 children and 2 grandchildren. She lives in Roebourne with her family.
Tide Going Out When the tide goes out it drags back the water and leaves behind patterns in the sand. This painting represents the water and the sand. I like to paint my country from Read more…
Purple Mulla Mulla Purple Mulla Mulla grows among the grasses, blending beautifully with the bushes.
Pilbara Wildflowers These are the Pilbara wildflower’s that grow on the ground. Their seeds spread in the Country ready for the next year.