Wamala (Bush Tomoatoes) Jilaga (Karrajarri language) Wamala (Martu Language) is a bush tomato back at home in the community. We go looking for Jilaga and bush fruits with our family. There are a lot around Sella Bore near Port Smith area and Angeliana Station, lots in the scrub round Read more…
Kumpaja (Bush nuts) What I paint is about the bush nuts called Kumpaja. They grow along the side of the road when you are going to Sandfire Roadhouse. The Kumpaja season is from September to October.
Man-ngalinj (bush potato) Man-ngalinj is a root vegetable often described as ‘bush potato’. It’s duwa, the artist’s moiety. It has a bulbous root and a long thin vine with small flowers that grows across the ground or up the trunks of nearby trees. Large crops can be found near the Read more…
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…
Pulypal A dreamtime story about two ladies digging a hole while hunting, a kangaroo, chased by two dogs, jumped into the hole. It’s a place between Wingellina highway and Warakurna road. A big story for that place. Kanala’s (Rock Wallaby) Auntie was sitting down she heard a barking and noise. Those Read more…
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…
Untitled This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of colour, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the original five language groups—Nyangumarta, Mangala, Yulparija, Juwaliny, and Karrajarri—come together to create art that speaks to the Read more…
Papilija Papilija is a yinta soak in Kulyakartu; My grandmother and her sibling’s country. They used to go there all the time. Good kapi for drinking and yukarri (green) all around. Lots of warta (trees). Plenty bush tucker.
Untitled This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of colour, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the original five language groups—Nyangumarta, Mangala, Yulparija, Juwaliny, and Karrajarri—come together to create art that speaks to the Read more…