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JB Fisher – Djanda (lizard)

JB paints stories from his Dhuwa homeland in northeast Arnhem Land. Stories are passed on either paternally or maternally and JB would have learnt these stories from his elder family members. The cross-hatching style (Rrark) is a traditional painting style of this area and can represent elements such as water, air and wind. 

His paintings often feature totemic animals of the fresh waters of North East Arnhem Land. In this painting, JB depicts djanda (lizards) coming in and out of a hollow log in the dry season. 

Categories: Bula'bula Arts

Name: JB Fisher

Language: Marrangu

Community: Ramingining

Biography:

JB started painting for Bula’Bula Arts in around 1994. He spends his time between Ramingining and Maningrida, painting for both art centres and has also worked as a conservator for both art centres.

JB is committed to painting in natural bush ochres. He specialises in bark paintings and hollow logs which, in the main, depict stories about honey, (colloquially known as sugarbag) and bush tucker.

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