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 This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of colour, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the original five language groups—Nyangumarta, Mangala, Yulparija, Juwaliny, and Karrajarri—come together to create art that speaks to the heart of Country. Over time, the community and Art Centre has grown to include people from other Kimberley tribes, fostering a space where diverse cultural knowledge and practices come together. Situated where the desert meets the sea, artists draw inspiration from their ancestral Country and personal journeys. The artist captures the vibrant beauty of both desert and coastal landscapes, blending earthy reds, deep blues, and intricate patterns distinctive to their cultural heritage. The themes and composition invite viewers into the artist’s world, offering a glimpse of the rich, intertwined histories and the enduring connection to land and spirit that define the Bidyadanga community.

Name: Margaret (Colleen) Everett


Language: Mangala



Biography:

I was born in Broome and grew up in Bidyadanga. I went to school a long long time ago. Then I went to Nulungu College in Broome. After that I went back to Bidyadanga. I have 8 kids; 2 boys have passed away. I have 7 grandkids, 1 in in Perth.

I started painting the year before last 2020. I paint the desert, bush flowers and the waterholes.


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