Name: Bradley Gaykumanu
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Bradley is a young artist who has made his mark on Bula'bula Arts with his creative take on classic Yolngu designs. Using materials sourced from the local bush lands, Bradley and his brother, Jimmy, create unique crafts inspired from the bush and Balanda culture alike.
Gumang (Magpie Geese) The Yolngu people of Arnhem Land originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘Spiritual Reservoirs’ are often in the form of special Read more…
Ganalbingu – Banda (Long Necked Turtle) The long necked turtle is a dreaming totem for the freshwater people, the Ganalbingu, whose country includes the World Heritage listed, Arafura Wetlands in Central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory Read more…
Ganybu (Fishing Net/Drag Net) This is a story from the old times, about how Yolngu ancestors used to live. Here the men are in the Arafura Swamp, catching the fish with a drag net, through the Read more…