Wayuk (Waterlily) Wayuk (Waterlily) Nymphaea violacea. The stem of wayuk is a popular bushfood and the beautiful flower is enjoyed across Arnhem Land. 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 Read more…
SJB: “Ngayu kuku balkan” (my story). Black State. Kuku Yalanji (talk of this place) – pronounced Guh-guh Yell-an-gee Ngayu kuku balkan (my story) – pronounced ngay-yuh guh-guh bul-gun Wurarr-wurarr (dragonfly) – pronounced oo-rard-oo-rard Kuku Yalanji people are the Traditional Owners of the celebrated Daintree Region. Where the rainforest meets the reef and has Read more…
SJB: “Ngayu kuku balkan” (my story). Black State. Kuku Yalanji (talk of this place) – pronounced Guh-guh Yell-an-gee Ngayu kuku balkan (my story) – pronounced ngay-yuh guh-guh bul-gun Wurarr-wurarr (dragonfly) – pronounced oo-rard-oo-rard Kuku Yalanji people are the Traditional Owners of the celebrated Daintree Region. Where the rainforest meets the reef and has Read more…
SJB: “Ngayu kuku balkan” (my story). Black State. Kuku Yalanji (talk of this place) – pronounced Guh-guh Yell-an-gee Ngayu kuku balkan (my story) – pronounced ngay-yuh guh-guh bul-gun Wurarr-wurarr (dragonfly) – pronounced oo-rard-oo-rard Kuku Yalanji people are the Traditional Owners of the celebrated Daintree Region. Where the rainforest meets the reef and has Read more…
SJB: “Ngayu kuku balkan” (my story). Black State. Kuku Yalanji (talk of this place) – pronounced Guh-guh Yell-an-gee Ngayu kuku balkan (my story) – pronounced ngay-yuh guh-guh bul-gun Wurarr-wurarr (dragonfly) – pronounced oo-rard-oo-rard Kuku Yalanji people are the Traditional Owners of the celebrated Daintree Region. Where the rainforest meets the reef and has Read more…
SJB: “Ngayu kuku balkan” (my story). Black State. Kuku Yalanji (talk of this place) – pronounced Guh-guh Yell-an-gee Ngayu kuku balkan (my story) – pronounced ngay-yuh guh-guh bul-gun Wurarr-wurarr (dragonfly) – pronounced oo-rard-oo-rard Kuku Yalanji people are the Traditional Owners of the celebrated Daintree Region. Where the rainforest meets the reef and has Read more…
Ray A variety of rays are found around our island home, from the shallow waters of the shoreline to the reefs and deeper waters. This ray has been created by stitching reclaimed fishing net, rope and twine. Reclaimed fishing nets (also known as ghost nets) are derelict fishing nets that Read more…
Bathi (Pandanus Basket) Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This Bathi (Pandanus Basket) is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and dried to create strong, resilient fibres. These fibres are then twisted, coiled, Read more…
Dhawurr or Batjbarra (Fish Trap) Dhawurr, or Batjbarra, is a traditional fishing method used by Indigenous people in the Arafura Swamp and surrounding wetlands of Arnhem Land. Yolŋu now prefer the modern fishing methods of reels and bait, however, weavers continue to make Batjbarra for cultural conservation and to be Read more…
Kulyakartu “Kulyakartu, with the sand dunes and the plants, the grass. The season is cold time, after rain, after the rain when it gets green and the different types of grass grow. We are painting about Kulyakartu, I am painting with nana (Nola), the landscape and the colours after the Read more…