Birlmu dja Komrdaw & Lorrkon Jennifer Wurrkidj is a Kuninjku artist from the Kurulk clan whose country lies around the outstation of Mumeka in central Arnhem Land.This image depicts important man-me (food) from freshwater environments on Jennifer’s country. Wayuk (waterlilly) roots are called burdbarrk and are eaten fresh from the Read more…
Yokkarra Hand printed fabric made by pressing intricately carved lino tiles onto fabric using layers of colour.
Lady Dreaming Verity has drawn the mermaid spirit found at Lady Dreaming, a significant women’s site located on the West Arnhem Highway.
Wayuk 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 Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of Read more…
Waterlily Hand printed fabric made by pressing intricately carved lino tiles onto fabric using layers of colour.
Bush Flowers Hand printed fabric made by pressing intricately carved lino tiles onto fabric using layers of colour.
Bush Vine Hand printed fabric made by pressing intricately carved lino tiles onto fabric using layers of colour.
Romolo One of Lucy’s latest linocut designs, Romolo, green frog. Lucy is an experienced textile artist at Bábbarra Women’s Centre. Lucy often references her ancestral stories in her textile work, including Bawaliba (Djinkarr spirit woman), with various lino and screen prints depicting this same narrative. Lucy is from the Gurr.goni language Read more…
Rocky Point Sea Life This design is a salt water story, depicting sea life from Rocky Point and Nardilmuk homelands, in Central Arnhem Land. The etching features the diverse water creatures including dugong, shark, prawn, fish, sea-snake, and lobster. “We always go fishing and get these fish and animals and Read more…