This painting is about the river on my Country and the wildflowers that grow along its banks. The river rises and the flowers bloom bright against the earth, showing their strength as they return each season. The patterns and lines illustrate the patterns along the waters edge. When I paint I think about being the beauty of the landscape and my family connection to Country. These freshwater places are important to us.
Dimensions: 61 x 91cm
Name: Madeline Sandy
Language: Yindjibarndi
Biography:
Madeline Sandy, is daughter of Yinjaa-Barni artist Wendy Darby. Through her mother she is Martu mob from Western Desert and she is Yindjibarndi through her fathers side. Madeline was born in Hedland and grew up in Roebourne.
Madeline enjoys painting the gum trees because it reminds her of spending time with her old people. She uses branches and leaves from the local trees to create a pattern that she can then dot in her design. She also enjoys painting landscapes.
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