Yinjaa-Barni Art

Satellite Spring In Solomon Mine area this is a place very important for Yinjibarndi people where my Grandparent’s parents lived one time ago.

O.P.F Mine Site on Yindjibarndi Land There are many OPF’s (ore processing facilities) on Yindjibarndi land. Rodney Adams likes to take mental images in his mind of his country before and after infrastructure is built. He has an incredible ability to capture the essence of a place on canvas.

Pilbara Landscape Hidden Valley We have many of these hidden creeks running through our country. Some are dry, but you know there is water beneath the surface because of the birds flying into the thick growth of grass alongside. This is where we will find a soak for water.

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…

Pilbara Rocks Around the Waterholes The blue of the waterholes is a stark contrast against the Pilbara rugged country.

After the Bush Fire. Burnt Country In the early years living out on country our ancestors walked freely from one place to another, always visiting families nearby. They knew where to go and never lost direction or place. In the season of rain and cyclones they would find shelter in Read more…

Seven Sisters This is the story of the Seven Sisters

Pilbara Colours The Pilbara has many colours. The colours of the land, the rocks, the trees and the water.

Gangji [Ganji] Tree Blossoms The sap of the gangji [ganji] tree seeps out and hardens on the outside but stays gooey on the inside

Turtle Soup Back a long time ago the people at Cossack used to get the Aboriginal people to catch turtles so they could make turtle soup.