Jin-merduwa (Mermaid) Elizabeth Wullunmingu – Jin-merduwa (Mermaid) from Gupanga My niece, Stephanie James is singing a song called Diyama and it is about Jin-merduwa. She is in the Ripple Effect Band. They are now famous in Maningrida and everywhere. Her great Read more…
Stingray This is Debbie Pascoe’s first ever screen print design. Printed as a two colour design. Debbie is from the Djinang language group in Maningrida, which according to the ABS Census has approximately 220 speakers.
No Cigarette Lighter ‘Long time ago when only Martu was living in their ngurra (Home, Country, Camp). They had no cigarette lighters. That’s how they make fire. Not just only for cooking but for many things. Straightening spears on hot Read more…
No Cigarette Lighter ‘Long time ago when only Martu was living in their ngurra (Home, Country, Camp). They had no cigarette lighters. That’s how they make fire. Not just only for cooking but for many things. Straightening spears on hot Read more…
No Cigarette Lighter ‘Long time ago when only Martu was living in their ngurra (Home, Country, Camp). They had no cigarette lighters. That’s how they make fire. Not just only for cooking but for many things. Straightening spears on hot Read more…
Waru (fire) This work depicts the practice of fire burning as it continues to be used today through the Martu homelands. Over thousands of years, as Martu travelled and hunted on foot they would burn tracts of land, using waru Read more…
Waru (fire) This work depicts the practice of fire burning as it continues to be used today through the Martu homelands. Over thousands of years, as Martu travelled and hunted on foot they would burn tracts of land, using waru Read more…
Waru (fire) This work depicts the practice of fire burning as it continues to be used today through the Martu homelands. Over thousands of years, as Martu travelled and hunted on foot they would burn tracts of land, using waru Read more…