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Fishing at Japulu

“I paint about fish, stingray and crab. I paint any kind of fish.  I use blue, green, white and purple to represent the water. We catch fish to cook up and eat. When we get fish, we also share it with families. People are happy to receive it and to eat it. One time I caught a big salmon at Japulu beach, straight down from Bidyadanga. That was the biggest fish I ever caught. I cooked it up on the fire.”

– Tamara Hunter

Japulu beach got its name from the old priest at La Grange Mission because he used to walk down there. It is close to Bidyadanga Community and is an easy walk or drive away. The beach is a special place for fishing, swimming, and spending time with family. For Tamara, it carries good memories of catching and cooking fish, and it inspires the sea life she paints in her artworks.

Categories: Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community LaGrange Inc

Name: Tamara Hunter

Language: Nyangamarta, Juwaliny

Community: Bidyadanga

Biography:

“I work at the La Grange Remote Community School. I started in March 2025. I like getting to know new teachers and helping kids. After work, I come to the Art Centre and finish my painting. I paint sea animals. I inspired myself to paint. My mum and dad used to paint here at the Art Centre a long time ago, and I used to come and watch them. My mum is Julwayli and my dad is Nyangumarta. I like to sell my paintings. I’d like to go to exhibitions and travel with my painting. Me and my mum paint the same things but in our own way.”

-Tamara Hunter

Tamara is developing her own style as a painter, drawing inspiration from both her parents. She is excited to share her artworks with a wider audience and hopes to keep growing as an artist.

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