Claypans and Marshland All about white claypan in dry season, lalga. I’m doing the dry claypan. We go out country from Bidgy (Bidyadanga abbr.) and go hunting for kangaroo and turkey, like that you know? Bush animals you know? Long time [ago] people used to go hunting by walking, but now we 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…
Women’s Centre Story The Bidyadanga Women’s Centre is a space for all women of Bidyadanga. The centre offers a space for women to have respite, engage in activities, access visiting services, form friendships and a place where women can support other women in the community. The Women’s Centre has been Read more…
My Grandfathers Country ‘My Grandfather lived in the Great Sandy Desert, with his wives, and his children, gathering food, hunting, gathering wood to make fire, at night they sang and danced camp side as well as going to get water at the water hole.’ – Agnes Frank
Great Sandy Desert ‘This is a story of the sand dunes in the Great Sandy Desert. When it rains the grasses grows, the sun rose up, and it’s blue sky again and plenty waterholes.’ – Agnes Frank
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…
Seven Sisters ‘There were seven sisters, who was looking for food, wandering everywhere, then the youngest sister got lost, and the old man was watching her, trying to make her his wife. Then the other sisters tried calling her name, then late at night was behind them, trying to reach 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…