Bone Fish, Turtle & Barra This painting depicts a bone fish at top, long neck turtle in the middle, and a barramundi at the bottom. Waterlily plants are also visible, along with a stippling effect for gapu or water. Painting has been completed using a handmade grass reed brush called Read more…
Brolga & Croc This painting depicts a brolga and freshwater crocodile. On the right side is a diving duck, while on the left side is a spoonbill. Painting has been completed using a traditional grass reed brush called Jarlk. These are harvested from local billabongs and wet areas, and then Read more…
Brolga This painting depicts two mating brolgas, standing in a billabong. In the background is a weeping tree, draping its leaves into the water. Painting has been completed using modern paintbrushes and acrylic paint.
Rolling Rock This painting depicts an Aboriginal saltwater country story called rolling rock. This rock can be found in creeks leading to the sea, continuously rolling, and be used to transport people. Visible in the picture are a series of saltwater animals and sea creatures including fish, starfish, shellfish and stingrays. Read more…
Hairy yams This painting depicts multiple hairy yams. Similar in taste to a commercial sweet potato, these are a highly prized bush tucker. Also visible is the yam plant, stretching along the ground with multiple leaves shown. Painting has been completed in bright modern acrylic paint using a traditional handmade Read more…
Foot track This painting depicts multiple foot tracks. Included are human tracks in black, emu tracks in green, dingo tracks in red, kangaroo tracks in yellow and cat tracks in grey. At the top of the piece a goanna track can be seen complete with a dragging tail mark. Painting has Read more…
Status: Stock Lily Flower by Evangeline Wilson “Since I’ve been growing up I’ve been looking at the water lily flower, when we were little and swimming in the billabong we would pick them. I’ve drawn the flower bud in the middle just before its ready to open out, and then Read more…
SugarBag Harvest This painting depicts a Wagilak man harvesting Gugu, or sugar bag (native bush honey). The man is depicted with a dillybag, bondock or spear thrower, multiple spears and a bush axe. Above the man are some leaves and gum nuts, which when flowering are an indicator that the Read more…
Status: Stock Waterlily & Datdum by Julie Ashley “This scarf him waterlily. All the purple one that flower… datdum. All that is grass… weed around the waterlily and billabong” – Julie. Based on original artwork sketched by Julie and designed in Wugularr / Beswick, Arnhem Land, NT. Silk and cotton blend for breathable comfort, Read more…
Status: Stock Turtle, Fish & Croc by Aileen Bulumbara “When I was young and little I asked where is my country? I asked my Dad and Aunty. Your country is Barunga and Beswick. I am traditional owner for Beswick. This is a story from Beswick. In Beswick area there are Read more…