45 Old Crossing This was called the 45 Old Crossing because back in the day Hamersley Iron had a Rio exploration team that build the camp out there. Now it’s a popular swimming place for Roebourne locals. As a kid this was my memory of what it used to look Read more…
Jirriwirliny (Wild Passionfruit in Season) My Nanna used to eat the fruit of our wild passionfruit. One time when we went out bush she showed us all the fruit and native foods, where we can find water and what native plants are sweet to eat
Waterholes This painting shows the many waterholes you find in the Pilbara region. Some are well known, others are hidden amongst the hills.
Wildflowers My Country has many beautiful wildflowers. They inspire my paintings
Milinja (fresh water fish) When I go out bush with my family my kids love to go fishing. In our fresh water pools we catch fresh water fish called milinja we cook them on the fire and eat it with damper.
Wildflowers on My Country We have so many wildflowers in the Pilbara in many beautiful colours.
Blue Gum Tree (Ganyji ) Blue Gum Tree (Ganyji) The Blue Gum Tree, gets its name because of its bluish leaves. In Yindjibarndi language it is called Ganyji, in English, Kanji Bush (Acacia pyrifolia).This painting depicts elements of the bush – its blue leaves and yellow flowers against the red Read more…
Serpent The water snake belonging to the Yinjarbarndi people doesn’t like any noise or certain people like strangers from other places and its bad enemy, the plain kangaroo.
Letting Go This painting represents the warmth and love I have for a lady I was proud to call my mother. After losing her, I as an artist felt myself being motivated to do a series of paintings to deal with my grief and the void she has left in Read more…
Sea Turtle We like to watch the turtles come up to the sore and lay their eggs. Sometimes we see the little baby turtles hatch and run down the beach to the ocean.