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…
Collecting cycads For Yolŋu collecting cycad nuts for damper is a deeply knowledgeable practice that brings together Country, seasonality, and intergenerational teaching. Cycad palms grow across Arnhem Land and knowing when and where to harvest is guided by close observation Read more…
Cassowary The Cassowary, an endangered species of flightless bird of the tropics. The distinctive casque (helmet) is thought to allow the bird to feel the low vibrating sound made by other cassowaries over long distances. They are solitary, the males Read more…
Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo Medium sized cockatoo found inland arid areas. They live on seeds of grasses and herbaceous plants, bulbs, roots, insect larvae and fruits. Their population has declined because of land clearing and cereal crops which reduce food variety. Read more…
JB Fisher – Narrgi’ṉarrgi (possum- sugar glider) 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 Read more…
JB Fisher – Mewal This painting is about the story of the rock Mewal, that is the embodiment of the spirit man Mokuy who created the honey men/sugar bag tribe. In the story, Mokuy runs away from from a burning Read more…
JB Fisher – Mewal This painting is about the story of the rock Mewal, that is the embodiment of the spirit man Mokuy who created the honey men/sugar bag tribe. In the story, Mokuy runs away from from a burning Read more…
Wayuk (Waterlily) Wayuk (Waterlily) Nymphaea violacea. The stem of wayuk is a popular bushfood and the beautiful flower is enjoyed across Arnhem Land. This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Read more…
Handwoven Dillybag Earrings, Silver 925 Wagilak Yapa Watj (Wagilak Sisters) range –exclusive jewellery from Indigenous women of Beswick. Developed in studio workshops with jeweller Kate Sale and weaver Fiona Gavino, traditional fibre artists are translating their skills into a series Read more…
