This painting depicts the mandirrhbinj (cracked mud) near Barrihdjowkkeng outstation in the Tomkinson River district of central Arnhem Land. The billabong there is known for the many frogs which inhabit its marsh-like surroundings. The billabong dries up during the dry season and leaves traces of cracked mud on the ground.
Name: Delia Juburri
Language: Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Delia Juburri is a multidisciplinary Kuninjku artist from West Arnhem, whose practice includes carving, painting and weaving.
Delia's painted work often depicts barddebbe (bangle vine) and mandirrhbinj (cracked mud) rarrk design, as well as yawkyawk (water spirits). Her painting style employs precise geometric designs that are repeated within strong graphic forms, typically against a black background, continuing the legacy left by her late husband Timothy Wulanjbirr. Delia works closely with their daughter Eugenie Bonson, sometimes working collaboratively on artworks together.
Delia is also a highly skilled fibre artist, working with pandanus and natural dyes harvested from country, and experiments with complex weaving techniques to create unique sculptural pieces.
Ngalkodjek Yawkyawk This artwork depicts the Ngalkodjek Yawkyawk of Barrihdjowkkeng country. “This story is very old. That old man [my father Crusoe Kuningbal] when he was alive, told that story to me, to all of us. Read more…
Mandirrhbinj (Cracked Mud) This painting depicts the mandirrhbinj (cracked mud) near Barrihdjowkkeng outstation in the Tomkinson River district of central Arnhem Land. The billabong there is known for the many frogs which inhabit its marsh-like Read more…