Gumang (Magpie Geese) The Yolngu people of Arnhem Land originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘Spiritual Reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes made by Wangarr (Creative Read more…
Wuldulbal/badju (bream) ga Ratjuk (barramundi) JB paints stories from his Dhuwa homeland in northeast Arnhem Land. Stories are passed on either paternally or maternally, and JB would have learnt these stories from his ancestors. The cross-hatching style is a traditional painting style Read more…
Dakawa (crayfish) Yolngu collect Dakawa from the side of the river or swamp where it’s muddy and there are lots of them. They break the claws off, throw them on the fire and eat them. Dakawa are also good food Read more…
Yam Leaf This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile was carved by the artist in Maningrida and printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is Read more…
My Grandmother’s Country Sharon has painted her Grandmother’s country. Located east of Kiwirrkurra, on Pintupi country. “They were sitting down, one rockhole there. All the bushtucker around.” – Sharon Palmer “When Martu paint, it’s like a map. Martu draw story Read more…
Painting my Grandmother’s way Sharon has painted her Grandmother’s (Katjarra Butler) country. Located east of Kiwirrkurra, on Pintupi country. “I’m painting my grandmother’s country, her way. Katjarra style.” – Sharon Palmer When Martu paint, it’s like a map. Martu draw Read more…
My Grandmother’s Country Sharon has painted her Grandmother’s country. Located east of Kiwirrkurra, on Pintupi country. “They were sitting down, one rockhole there. All the bushtucker around.” – Sharon Palmer “When Martu paint, it’s like a map. Martu draw Read more…
All the minma (ladies) hiding “All the minma (ladies) were hiding from the man. And they been leave all the nulla nulla. They been hiding, then they went inside (to the rockhole).” -Sharon Porter “When Martu paint, it’s like Read more…
Looking for Goanna “They was digging for goanna. They was hungry one, all the ladies. In the middle is the waterhole.” -Sharon Porter “When Martu paint, it’s like a map. Martu draw story on the ground and on the Read more…
My Grandmother’s Country Sharon has painted her Grandmother’s country. Located east of Kiwirrkurra, on Pintupi country. “They were sitting down, one rockhole there. All the bushtucker around.” – Sharon Palmer “When Martu paint, it’s like a map. Martu draw story Read more…