Birlmu dja Komrdaw & Lorrkon Jennifer Wurrkidj is a Kuninjku artist from the Kurulk clan whose country lies around the outstation of Mumeka in central Arnhem Land.This image depicts important man-me (food) from freshwater environments on Jennifer’s country. Wayuk (waterlilly) Read more…
Birlmu dja Komrdaw & Lorrkon Jennifer Wurrkidj is a Kuninjku artist from the Kurulk clan whose country lies around the outstation of Mumeka in central Arnhem Land.This image depicts important man-me (food) from freshwater environments on Jennifer’s country. Wayuk (waterlilly) Read more…
Yokkarra Hand printed fabric made by pressing intricately carved lino tiles onto fabric using layers of colour.
Lady Dreaming Verity has drawn the mermaid spirit found at Lady Dreaming, a significant women’s site located on the West Arnhem Highway.
Wayuk 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, Read more…
Waterlily Hand printed fabric made by pressing intricately carved lino tiles onto fabric using layers of colour.
Bush Flowers Hand printed fabric made by pressing intricately carved lino tiles onto fabric using layers of colour.
Bush Vine Hand printed fabric made by pressing intricately carved lino tiles onto fabric using layers of colour.
Mat Mats can vary greatly. Artists commonly use a mix of naturally dyed and undyed fibre to create a striking variation of coloured bands. Some artists also incorporate different types of looping to produce different patterns and textured finishes. Each Read more…
Lorrkon (Hollow Log) The Lorrkon or bone pole coffin ceremony was the final ceremony in a sequence of mortuary rituals celebrated by the people of Arnhem Land. This ceremony involves the placing of the deceased’s bones into a hollow log Read more…