Marni Pilbara is a land of many Beautiful colours Its beauty blends into the mother earth and against the red, purple hills in the distance. In time and season the yellow wattles, Mulla and strut pea take its toll as the country comes alive with the wildflowers watered by the Read more…
Walking through the Land Long ago in in the dreamtime our ancestors were walking freely in the country, visiting, hunting and enjoying camping, always looking after the country and to this day we still respect the land sharing stories about the country where sacred sites are and what tribe belongs Read more…
Walking through the Land Long ago in in the dreamtime our ancestors were walking freely in the country, visiting, hunting and enjoying camping, always looking after the country and to this day we still respect the land sharing stories about the country where sacred sites are and what tribe belongs Read more…
Early Morning Mist The early morning mist over the water is the smoke from the breakfast fires of the Marrga, the creation spirits. According to Yindjibarndi law, in the beginning the sky was very low. When the creation spirits, Marrga, arose from the ground they raised the sky and the Read more…
Running Rivers After a big rain the are all running we all go out bush to spend the day and enjoy the running rivers.
Spinifex Country In September, when we are looking for gum from the Blue Gum Tree, we walk through the spinifex country. We pick the gum when it is crystal colour, and we eat it, or put it into hot water to make it like a toffee. We call it sugar Read more…
Millstream Water lily 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.
River Running This painting is of the Ngurin (Harding River) when it is running in the wet season. The Running water fills the river up and there are several “pools” created for swimming. The three main pools are Jubilee pool,Government pool and round pool.
Wild Gum Leaves These are in leaves of the eucalyptus tree used to print on canvas. I’m inspired by the shapes and patterns in the landscape.
River Running This painting is of the Ngurin (Harding River) when it is running in the wet season. The Running water fills the river up and there are several “pools” created for swimming. The three main pools are Jubilee pool,Government pool and round pool.