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‘Old people when they take that bone from the grave, the use Kunmadj (Dilly Bag) to take it [bones] to the Kunronj (water). Then they put bone in the Lorrkon (Hollow Log) and put it in the water. Then maybe Read more…

Marebu and Bush Dye Deborah Wurrkidj is a Kuninjku artist from the Kurulk clan whose country lies around the outstation of Mumeka in central Arnhem Land. She is an accomplished artist working across mediums including painting, sculpture, weaving and textile Read more…

Ngalng and Eiffel Towel Ngalng (fresh water yabby) ‘This is a story from Mankorlod. This is a djang story. This is the creation story about the fresh water yabby. Starting with the stone, that’s the raw one and the cooked Read more…

Bush Flowers   This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures Read more…

Kunkurra (Spiral Wind) ‘My designs, they are all alive living up in my head’- Janet Marawarr Janet Marawarr has depicted kunkurra, the spiralling wind associated with several sites in the Kardbam clan. On one level, this design can be interpreted Read more…

Bamboo Shoot ‘I see bamboo everywhere where I go in Maningrida. I see it at every house – it’s a common house plant. When i see bamboo I get excited because I feel at home. Bamboo makes me feel good.’ Read more…

Kayawa (baby floor mat) and Catfish   This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. Read more…