Teacup and Dillybag This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece. Bábbarra Read more…
Bawáliba (Stone Country Mimih) ‘Bawáliba is the djang (Dreaming) of my mother and my uncles. They are good spirits, they protect us and they recognise families. They are really tall- just like human beings, like us. They dance late at night and have a lot of hair. In olden times, Read more…
Ngaldadmurrng (Saratoga) This design tells the story of Saratoga dreaming, a freshwater fish that swims on the edge of creeks and rivers. This design is the Saratoga dreaming from the Mularra songline. Where the Saratoga we call Murdulngu, Danguny travelled from Malmyangarnak billabong to Mirrigatja. This Billabong was owned by Read more…
Bush String Bag String bags can vary greatly. Artists commonly use a mix of naturally dyed and undyed fibre to create a striking variation of coloured bands. Some artists also incorporate different types of looping to produce different patterns and textured finishes. Each type of fibre bag, mat, basket and Read more…
Mimi Spirit Bronze & Steel Base (ed. 5 of 6) Wood carving has always been part of Aboriginal culture and Djilpin artists continue this tradition. Men carved wood for many purposes – tools for hunting or gathering food, axes and knives for building shelters, spears and clubs for protection of Read more…
Mako (Key F, Toot B) Key: FToot: B Didjeridus from this region are made in the West Arnhem style. Called Mago, they’re different and special and follow the tradition made famous by Beswick’s Mago Master, elder David Blanasi.Ghunmarn didjeridus are hand cut by Aboriginal people on Aboriginal land. They are Read more…
Bow River – Blowfly Dreaming My parents were digging for Porcupine but the hairy man didn’t let them have it. He started all the blowflies to hunt them both away. So they left, leaving the Porcupine there, and when they got home, the old people told them that’s the Ngoongoony Read more…
Kulkad Gamud Puwad Art Centre notes: The artwork is a (colour reduction/B/W) lino print, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). Paper Size: 57 x 38cm Artist: Jeanon Bosun