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Memories and Stories My Old People

My grandparents grew up and worked for the stations; Millstream, Kangagie, Tambery, Mount Florance, Mulgu Downs. This painting is of the Fortescue River from where the Rainbow Serpant lives now. Millstream goes up toward and alongside of ranges and other mobs in the Pilbara use this river for guidance and travelling through the Country. All the other rivers that feed into the Fortescue are used for hunting, gathering and teaching while people travel up and downs station to station. The animals in the painting represent and connect us. Sometimes animals communicate somebody coming, good or bad luck or if you’re welcome or not. We also use animals for medicine such as the Emu and Goanna for oil. Animals are also interwoven to our songline. Each of these animals have connection to us and our Lore Country.

Categories: Yinjaa-Barni Art

Name: Rodney Adams

Language: Yindjibarndi

Biography:

Rodney Adams began his painting journey in 2021 and has since established himself as a prolific and much-loved artist at Yinjaa-Barni Art Centre. Rodney skillfully portrays the rich history and colours of his country, the Pilbara region of Western Australia, through his evocative paintings. As a Yindjibarndi man, Adams possesses a deep connection to his land, which serves as the wellspring of inspiration for his captivating artworks.

Born and raised in the heart of the Pilbara, from an early age, Rodney was immersed in the stories of his land and the knowledge of country passed down through generations. This deep-rooted connection laid the foundation for his artistic journey.

Rodney paints his country from his memory and the images etched in his mind. He carefully maps the landscape out as he remembers it from his childhood. Many of the places he depicts have since been disturbed by mining or have been destroyed by cyclones and the harsh Pilbara weather. His ability to capture the essence of these places on canvas is to be admired. A secret blend of Pilbara earth behind all his works gives them an authentic texture and real colour.

Rodney has won numerous art awards and has now held two solo shows and one Duo show with partner Renee Wally at Chalk Horse Gallery in Sydney.

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