Go Seagulls! Go!
The Seagulls are a local Maningrida AFL team. Joy created a Lino design to celebrate her team and made a banner. The print has become a favourite for fashion and homewares.
Name: Joy Garlbin
Language: Ndjébbana
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Joy Bulandjan is a respected elder, artist, and traditional owner of Maningrida, deeply involved with the Bábbarra Women’s Centre since its early days.
As a Kunibidji woman, Joy’s artistic practice reflects her deep cultural roots and her connection to Country.
As a Kunibidji woman, Joy’s artistic practice reflects her deep cultural connection to Country extending from her spiritual connection to place. Joy is entrusted with the with Djomi (fresh water sprirt or mermaid) story and received permission from her djungkay (ritual managers) and her depiction of the creatures that live in Maningrida.
Ngalyod (rainbow serpent) and Mimih This fabric was created using the linocut fabric printing technique, which has been refined at Bábbarra Women’s Centre since it was introduced in the mid-1990s. The Lino tile is carved by Read more…
Wayuk (Waterlily) Wayuk (Waterlily) Nymphaea violacea. The stem of wayuk is a popular bushfood and the beautiful flower is enjoyed across Arnhem Land. This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been Read more…
