Ngalyod (Rainbow Serpent) Ngalyod (Rainbow Serpent) is a most important ancestor spirit in western Arnhem Land and appears in various manifestations in Kunwinjku mythology. Ngalyod is daughter to the Mother One, Yingarna. Commonly Ngalyod is depicted with waterlily’s or palms growing from her serpent body, these attributes are said to be Read more…
Bikkurr (Eel-tailed Catfish) The artist has depicted bikkurr (eel-tailed catfish), this is a common food source for Bininj of West Arnhem Land and can be found all year round, especially in the west seasons. Other names for the bikkurr include marrnunj, makurl, and ganbaldjdja, and konjkonj to describe a young catfish.
Djakarna (Jabiru) Black-necked stork, also known as the jabiru. Associated with the yirridjdja moiety. Using acrylic over arches paper, this artist is depicting common birds found in the landscape of the Kakadu and surrounding West Arnhem region. A Jabiru family is protecting their nest of eggs among the pandanus
Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) ‘Kungkarrangkalpa’ (The Seven Sisters or Pleaides) is significant Tjukurrpa (dreamtime). Its origins you may be familiar with in astronomy and its connection to ‘Wati Nyiru’ (Magic Man or Orion). The roots of this dreaming stems across indigenous groups around the world. The Australian Aboriginal songline is one Read more…
Art Centre notes: The bag is made of natural raffia / jute. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) ‘Kungkarrangkalpa’ (The Seven Sisters or Pleaides) is significant Tjukurrpa (dreamtime). Its origins you may be familiar with in astronomy and its connection to ‘Wati Nyiru’ (Magic Man or Orion). The roots of this dreaming stems across indigenous groups around the world. The Australian Aboriginal songline is one Read more…
Illusion It dances between truth and imagination, teasing the mind with its enchanting glamour. Art Centre notes: Image size: 20 x 12cm. Paper size: 40 x 27cm The artwork is a collagraph, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). The textures in the work are drawn from Read more…
Illusion It dances between truth and imagination, teasing the mind with its enchanting glamour. Art Centre notes: Image size: 20 x 12cm. Paper size: 40 x 27cm The artwork is a collagraph, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). The textures in the work are drawn Read more…
Illusion It dances between truth and imagination, teasing the mind with its enchanting glamour. Art Centre notes: Image size: 20 x 12cm. Paper size: 40 x 27cm The artwork is a collagraph, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong archival properties). The textures in the work are drawn Read more…