Burst of Spring Springtime is a beautiful blending of colours in our country. After the rain all the wild flowers come up in a pattern like a puzzle. The artist often sponges her background using colours which include Red, Pink, Yellow’s and Orange. She painted over this background with her Read more…
Buminji This is the old first Police Station and this is where we go now days to camp and take our families. There’s a big connection in this area for our families.
45 Old Crossing This was called the 45 Old Crossing because back in the day Hamersley Iron had a Rio exploration team that build the camp out there. Now it’s a popular swimming place for Roebourne locals. As a kid this was my memory of what it used to look Read more…
Jirriwirliny (Wild Passionfruit in Season) My Nanna used to eat the fruit of our wild passionfruit. One time when we went out bush she showed us all the fruit and native foods, where we can find water and what native plants are sweet to eat
Waterholes This painting shows the many waterholes you find in the Pilbara region. Some are well known, others are hidden amongst the hills.
Wildflowers My Country has many beautiful wildflowers. They inspire my paintings
Milinja (fresh water fish) When I go out bush with my family my kids love to go fishing. In our fresh water pools we catch fresh water fish called milinja we cook them on the fire and eat it with damper.
View of Country – Alec Pula Lewis The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint ‘altyerr’ dreaming stories, the artists paint their country where those stories sit. Alec was born at McDonald Downs Station. He grew up there with his family living traditionally on the land. Read more…
Woka – Country This woven piece represents connection to country. Connection to country represents a deep spiritual and cultural bond between Aboriginal people and the land. It encompasses a profound sense of belonging, respect, and responsibility towards the land, its natural resources, and the ancestral spirits that reside within it. Read more…
Mulana Earth Mulana meaning ‘Spirit’ in Yorta Yorta language. The concept of spirit earth refers to the deep spiritual connection we have with the land. It recognizes the Earth as a living entity with its own spirit and energy. This connection is rooted in the belief that the land is Read more…