Wika (fire) This paining is about the claypans, spinifex and waru (fire) in the dry season time, when spinifex, the native plants and the country gets dry. Its about how to burn the country the right way, not the wrong way. Like old people they used to burn the county Read more…
Kulyakartu This painting is about all the rocks and kurru (creeks) all around Kulyakartu and Kirriwirri. We went camping there for to two weeks, we went to Wirnpa first and then to Kirriwirri. We camped in the nice flat ground in the open when we got to Kulyakartu. This is Read more…
Untitled This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of colour, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the original five language groups—Nyangumarta, Mangala, Yulparija, Juwaliny, and Karrajarri—come together to create art that speaks to the Read more…
Claypans, Spinifex and Wika (fire) edward This paining is about the claypans, spinifex and waru (fire) in the dry season time, when spinifex, the native plants and the country gets dry. Its about how to burn the country the right way, not the wrong way. Like old people they used Read more…
Walyunkurr – Mangala Mulnyi This area is where my mother’s father comes from, my Grandfather Paddy Jadai. His maternal family the Parnikarrarru Clan also other clans too. I love going back and visiting Country, I can feel my ancestors and feel their presence and power. Sometimes it’s a mirage of Read more…
Marntikarrakapu – Mangala Mulnyi – Nuriah Marntikarrakapu is where my great grandmother Parnarr was born, my mother’s paternal grandmother. My grandfather Paddy Jadai’s mother. It’s very rocky, strong and mystical Country. The mystical feeling happens when the wind changes, the wind tells you that you can’t go further. The rocky Read more…
Ngangumarta Warran (Country) Nyangumarta Country home to the Nyangumarta people from the Desert to the sea side. Old people lived and walked on this land, we as Nyangumarta still look after the land today, we still go out on Country hunt and keep our way of life living of the Read more…
Ngangumarta Warran (Country) Nyangumarta Country home to the Nyangumarta people from the Desert to the sea side. Old people lived and walked on this land, we as Nyangumarta still look after the land today, we still go out on Country hunt and keep our way of life living of the Read more…
Untitled This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of color, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the desert meets the sea, and five language groups—Nyangumarta, Mangala, Yulparija, Juwaliny, and Karrajarri—come together to create art Read more…
Untitled This artwork showcases the artist’s skillful use of color, texture, and technique, reflecting a deep connection to their environment and culture. Each detail embodies the unique identity of Bidyadanga Artists, where the desert meets the sea, and five language groups—Nyangumarta, Mangala, Yulparija, Juwaliny, and Karrajarri—come together to create art Read more…