Nyangumarta Warrarn (Country) “Nyangumarta Country is home to the Nyangumarta people — from the desert to the seaside. Old people lived and walked on this land, and we as Nyangumarta still look after it today. We go out on Country, Read more…
Nyangumarta Country “The story behind this painting is from when I worked with the Nyangumarta Rangers going out on Country. You look at the landscapes and see the beautiful colours. The green represents the trees and native plants, and the Read more…
Papilija “Papilija is a yinta (soak) in Kulyakartu. My grandmother and her siblings’ Country. They used to go there all the time. Good kapi (water) for drinking and yukarri (green) all around. Lots of warta (trees). Plenty of bush tucker.” Read more…
Papilija “Papilija is a yinta (soak) in Kulyakartu. My grandmother and her siblings’ Country. They used to go there all the time. Good kapi (water) for drinking and yukarri (green) all around. Lots of warta (trees). Plenty of bush tucker.” Read more…
Desert to the Sea This artwork reflects the artist’s connection to Bidyadanga, a place where the desert meets the sea. Through colour, pattern, and texture, the painting captures important themes that shape the identity of the community and Art Centre. Read more…
Mangala Country “I paint Mangala because I love going there. I feel at peace and connected to the old people when I paint this Country. I like painting the flowers, the wet season and the waterholes. My son is learning Read more…
Papilija “Papilija is a yinta (soak) in Kulyakartu. My grandmother and her siblings’ Country. They used to go there all the time. Good kapi (water) for drinking and yukarri (green) all around. Lots of warta (trees). Plenty of bush tucker.” Read more…
Papilija “Papilija is a yinta (soak) in Kulyakartu. My grandmother and her siblings’ Country. They used to go there all the time. Good kapi (water) for drinking and yukarri (green) all around. Lots of warta (trees). Plenty of bush tucker.” Read more…
Feeding Season “Bardi people learn to live off the land and the sea. We use certain plants to indicate which animals are good for eating. For example, the wattle flower tells us the mullet are good to eat; their fat Read more…
Desert to the Sea This artwork reflects the artist’s connection to Bidyadanga, a place where the desert meets the sea. Through colour, pattern, and texture, the painting captures important themes that shape the identity of the community and Art Centre. Read more…