Banda (long-necked turtle) ga Buliya (catfish) In this painting, Evonne has painted her Mari (mothers, mother) dreaming of Banda (long-necked turtle), Buliya (catfish) and Mundukul (water snake). This is a freshwater story from Ganalbingu country in the Arafura Wetlands. Evonne’s Read more…
Evonne’s Dhulumburrk (Waterlily) This painting depicts Dhulumburrk (Nymphaea violacea), a fresh waterlily. The flowers and lily pads of fresh waterlilies can be seen far and wide across the Arafura wetlands, providing coverage for many animal species including Banda (long-necked turtle) Read more…
Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people 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 spirits) Read more…
Badurru (Milky Way) This painting depicts Badurru (Milky Way), a significant storyline and songline for the Durrurrnga people. The dupun (hollow log) represents the Badurru bunggul (dance) performed during ceremony. The Badurru dhawu (story) is of a Waak Waak (crow) Read more…
Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people 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 spirits) Read more…
Baru Dhawu (Crocodile Story) Baru (the crocodile man), was from the Gumatj clan. People usually call him Gurdu Gurdu or Baru which means crocodile. He lived his life at a place called Yirrkala. Living near him were other people, and Read more…
Coolamon This art piece was created to represent our wooden coolamon’s which are unique tools for Aboriginal people. It is a multi-purpose dish which can be used to carry bush tucker and babies. So I created one out of raffia.
Past, Present and Future I never knew weaving was an essential tool! Never thought about it. Today everything is instant. Upon learning to weave some five years ago, one strong memory dawned on me after seeing an old photograph of Read more…
Dragonfly Dreams v Dragonflies are purposely my favourite insects. They symbolise change and transformation, especially with the mind, soul and spirit of oneself.
Dragonfly Dreams iv Dragonflies are purposely my favourite insects. They symbolise change and transformation, especially with the mind, soul and spirit of oneself.