Buliya (catfish) are a favourite fish for Yolngu, They are often depicted amongst the waterlillies, leeches and natural debris such as leaves and reeds.
Name: Benjamin Bindiwul
Language: Liya-gawumirr
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Benjamin Bindiwul Garrawrra is an early-career artist who is following in the footsteps of Bula’bula Arts’ founding father, the late Tony Danyala. Through his painting practice, Benjamin continues important cultural knowledge, depicting Garrawrra clan designs and stories from the epic journey of the Djang’kawu Sisters. His works reflect a strong connection to Country, ancestry, and Yolŋu law, carrying forward traditions while developing his own artistic voice as a new generation artist.
Djerrk (Bush String Bag) Djerrk (Bush String Bag) is a flexible, open weave bag made from the bark of Balgurr (red-flowered Kurrajong) but can also be made using Banyan Tree or the Cocky Apple Tree. Read more…
Djerrk (Bush String Bag) Djerrk (Bush String Bag) is a flexible, open weave bag made from the bark of Balgurr (red-flowered Kurrajong) but can also be made using Banyan Tree or the Cocky Apple Tree. Read more…
Djerrk (Bush String Bag) Djerrk (Bush String Bag) is a flexible, open weave bag made from the bark of Balgurr (red-flowered Kurrajong) but can also be made using Banyan Tree or the Cocky Apple Tree. Read more…