Mako (didjeridu) Arnhem Land and the Top End of the Northern Territory is the traditional home of the didjeridu, a rhythmic wind instrument used by Aboriginal people of the region. Its use spread globally in part because the instrument was Read more…
Mili I am a Jalanji saltwater woman. Jalanji people have lots of stories about the reef. My painting’s story is about Mili (stinging jellyfish) stirring out on the reef. We were taught at a young age to watch out because Read more…
Namorrorddo Mythical creatures of a malevolent nature, namorrorddo are shooting star spirits. They have long claws and trails of white light coming from their heads. They also carry a long club called miyarrurl which they use to beat victims.Yiman kabenerohrok nakidjkidj ya Read more…
Mábbarla (Jelly Fish) Black ink on mauve cotton. Mábbarla means Jelly Fish in Ndjébbana. ‘My homeland is Entrance island, Haulround island and Juda point. I really like Haulround island and that’s where we collect barruar (seagull egg). Entrance island is my Read more…
Yawkyawk – Janet Marawarr Black ink on white cotton. ‘Yawkyawk swim underneath the rock. They always stay there. When the sun comes out they come out from underneath the river, make themselves warm. They sit and they look around. When Read more…
Art Centre notes: The bag is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour fast. Size of bowl: 20 x 14cm it also has shells Read more…
Art Centre notes: The bag is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. The dyes are commercial and colour fast. Size of bowl: 13 x 12cm it also has shells Read more…
Ashes from the Bush Fire These are the ashes rising up out of the flames from a bush fire. Fires bring new growth for our country.
Milky way Certain times of the year you can see the dark shape of an emu among the stars of the Milky way. During wintertime, when you can see the shape of its neck and head, you know that emus Read more…
Willow Creepers Branches with Sunlight Coloured Circles This painting depicts the sunlight shining through the branches of the willow tree creating coloured orbs.