Djanda (lizard) by JB JB paints stories from his Dhuwa homeland in northeast Arnhem Land. Stories are passed on either paternally or maternally and JB would have learnt these stories from his ancestors. The cross-hatching style (Rrark) is a traditional painting style of this area and can represent elements such as water, Read more…
Djanda (lizard) Billy paints stories from his Dhuwa homeland in northeast Arnhem Land. Stories are passed on either paternally or maternally, Billy would have learnt these stories from his ancestors. The cross-hatching style (Rrark) is a traditional painting style of this area and can represent elements such as water, air and wind. Read more…
Past, Presant, Future no.1 Medium basket – Hand woven and coated with Yellow Ochre
Past, Presant, Future no.1 Large basket – Hand woven and coated with White Ochre
Bunyip 2021 Collaborative painting by Gavin Saunders and Jack Anselmi. This work was commissioned for a childrens’ publication.
Bunyip 2021 Collaborative painting by Gavin Saunders and Jack Anselmi. This work was commissioned for a childrens’ publication.
Wagilag Hunting Story The Wagilag Sisters are central to the four important ceremonies of the Dhuwa moiety; the Djungguwan, the Gunabibi, the Ngulmarrk, and the Mandaialla. The story is primarily an account of how, in the distant past, the two Wagilag Sisters came out of the southern interior and across Read more…
Damilipa (Blue Tongue Lizard) This painting depicts Damilipa (Blue Tongue Lizard) scouring the vast landscapes of Gurrwiliny, NE Arnhem Land. Damilipa can be seen across Arnhem Land all year around. Damilipa is the dreaming for Evonne’s Waku (great-grandfather from mothers side).
Djunggaliwarr ga wayanaka (conch shell and oysters) This painting is of a conch shell and the “U” shapes are oysters. The rrark (cross hatching) is representing water. As part of Evonne’s family tradition To make these intricate table mats, artists collect the young leaves from the Pandanus Spiralis palm tree. They Read more…