As a Yindjibarndi man from Roebourne. I’ve grown up alongside the highways and trucks that connect our region. While industry has brought many changes to our home over the years, we know our Country remains, ever-present and always watching over us.
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.
Seeds and Waterways (Dawn) I am inspired by the colours in the rocks, the seeds on the ground, and the way water moves through the land. When I paint, I think about the flow of Read more…
Spiritual Serpents When us Yindjibarndi people could no longer stay at our own Country we moved to Ngarluma Country then something was getting wild over us. The seaside Serpent. So we called on our fresh Read more…
Wet Season Wet season in the Pilbara fills all the lovely creeks and the rivers flow. It’s a lovely time of the year.