Yinjaa-Barni Art

Bush Medicine Leaves (jammi) These are the leaves we use for bush medicine we call Jammi. It smells like vicks or eucalyptus and is good for cuts and sores or if you are sick you can make it in into a drink.

Untitled This artwork came to Rodney in a dream. He remembers this place from childhood. He says that he used to swim in the water and jump off the big rock there. His nanas would sit on the ground and tell him not to be silly. One nanna laughed and Read more…

Nyirri – Bush Plants The Nyirri is the Oval Leaf Cassia. A shrub used to decorate head band and armstrings for somebody’s first ceremony in initiation. There is a cassia in the colour of grey and blue also.

Pattern of the White Mulla Mulla A patch of Bush Wild Flower. In the early days this flower was used for making pillows. It was gathered and sewn into the flour bags.

Blue Gum Plant From this plant, it provides a (Gardangu) bush lolly. It’s a toffee when mixed with hot water and add a bit of sugar.

My Country This painting is the representation of the fresh water swimming spots throughout Yindjibarndi country connecting through the country and the green trees surrounding them, providing perfect shade and cooling in the Pilbara heat. The reddish brown is for the dirt that rich and unique to the country. I Read more…

Childhoof Memories of Caltex This is a memory of my childhood growing up this place called Caltex in Roebourne. This is one of the locations that I spent time growing up with a mate. A very popular place for the locals and now today it still it exists as BP. Read more…

Seeds and Waterways After the rains in the wet season, the waterways are full and the seeds are ready to come up.

Pilbara Wildflowers These are the Pilbara wildflowers that grow on the ground. They have a beautiful colours blending into the Country during flower season.