Ngaldadmurrng (Saratoga) This design tells the story of Saratoga dreaming, a freshwater fish that swims on the edge of creeks and rivers. This design is the Saratoga dreaming from the Mularra songline. Where the Saratoga we call Murdulngu, Danguny travelled Read more…
Ngalyod (rainbow serpent) This rainbow serpent lives underwater.
Mimih Spirit The mimih spirit exists in a realm that runs parallel to and mirrors many facets of human life, also demonstrating the deep sense of time and place understood by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Such spirits feature Read more…
Wirndilk Wirndilk, haemodorum coccineum is a tropical grass growing in the well draining and sandy soil around the stony country. Commonly known as scarlet bloodroot, the bright red bulb can achieve shimmering red or rust dye tones. The seeds of Read more…
Ngaldadmurrng and Karrabarda (cheeky yam) This design tells the story of Saratoga dreaming, a freshwater fish that swims on the edge of creeks and rivers. This design is the Saratoga dreaming from the Mularra songline. Where the Saratoga we call Read more…
Buluwana and Dilly bag Buluwana (Spirit Woman) The Kuninjku people of Arnhem Land tell of a time when their ancestors suffered a terrible drought. People living in the rocky outlier region near the middle Mann River dug wells to get Read more…
Kulyakartu Spinifex country “Long time ago I been there. It is my grandmother’s, grandfather’s, father’s, [and] mother’s country, Kulyakartu. I am painting this particular place. It keeps me connected, [gives me a] sense of belonging [to] tell my grandmother’s story through Read more…
Karlkula (Bush Banana) Depicted in this work are traditional types of bush tucker, their habitats, and their related hunting and gathering methods. During the pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling) period, Martu would traverse very large distances annually in small family groups, Read more…