Yinjaa-Barni Art

Pilbara Creeks During the rainy season many creeks are hidden among the rocky hills of the Pilbara country. The locals from this area like fishing on the banks of the creeks, catching many different varieties of fish.

Family Connection I am proud and blessed to have a family who are always supportive of me ad things I do. this painting represents the connection that we have.

Hill Plains in Bloom Madeline paints the country as she sees it around her, taking inspiration from the natural environment which she has lives amongst since childhood. She often paints things she sees in Yinjibarndi Country like the Pilbara wildflowers, lilyponds, claypan and spinifex

Wildflowers

waterlily Millstream Lily pond is at the Millstream Homestead.The early settlers brought the water lilies with them and created a beautiful oasis with a large lily pond. This place is a significant site for the Yinjibarndi people and one they like to visit frequently.

Rugged Pilbara Country

Wildflowers Blooming When the wildflowers came out, it would mean there would be fruit coming soon from the plants in different seasons.

Tide Going Out When the tide goes out it drags back the water and leaves behind patterns in the sand. This painting represents the water and the sand. I like to paint my country from a bird’s eye view, looking down. I love the different textures and shapes of the Read more…

Ocean Spray After losing my son, I went down to the ocean with my partner. The way the waves hit the rocks along the shore, and the spray that followed…It was a special moment where I knew he was with me. This is what I have captured in this painting.

Wilderness Wildflowers This painting shows a wilderness of the beautiful wildflowers that are so colourful and the smell of our own Country.