Brolga & Croc This painting depicts a brolga and freshwater crocodile. On the right side is a diving duck, while on the left side is a spoonbill. Painting has been completed using a traditional grass reed brush called Jarlk. These are harvested from local billabongs and wet areas, and then Read more…
Brolga This painting depicts two mating brolgas, standing in a billabong. In the background is a weeping tree, draping its leaves into the water. Painting has been completed using modern paintbrushes and acrylic paint.
Rolling Rock This painting depicts an Aboriginal saltwater country story called rolling rock. This rock can be found in creeks leading to the sea, continuously rolling, and be used to transport people. Visible in the picture are a series of saltwater animals and sea creatures including fish, starfish, shellfish and stingrays. Read more…
Hairy yams This painting depicts multiple hairy yams. Similar in taste to a commercial sweet potato, these are a highly prized bush tucker. Also visible is the yam plant, stretching along the ground with multiple leaves shown. Painting has been completed in bright modern acrylic paint using a traditional handmade Read more…
Foot track This painting depicts multiple foot tracks. Included are human tracks in black, emu tracks in green, dingo tracks in red, kangaroo tracks in yellow and cat tracks in grey. At the top of the piece a goanna track can be seen complete with a dragging tail mark. Painting has Read more…
Bag 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.
Bag Art Centre notes: The basket is made of natural raffia / sea chord. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Dhulumburrk (Waterlily) This painting depicts Dhulumburrk (Nymphaea violacea), a fresh waterlily. The flowers and lily pads of fresh waterlilies can be seen far and wide across the Arafura wetlands, providing coverage for many animal species including Banda (long-necked turtle) and Baru (crocodile). The flowers come in many beautiful colours, in Read more…
Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘spiritual reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes made by Wangarr (creative spirits) that were created long ago close to the beginning of Read more…
Kungkarrangkalpa Indulrungkalpa (seven sisters, Bush medicine) In “Kungkarrangkalpa, Indulrungkalpa” (Seven Sisters, Bush Medicine), Anawari intertwines the Seven Sisters narrative with the art of bush medicine. Depicting special leaves and shrubs with thre circular technique used to skillfully brewed into tea or crafted into ointment.