FROM THE TOP ROAD
Artists from Bula’bula Arts Centre and Maningrida Arts Centre
1st June - 20th July 2024
‘From the Top Road’ is an exhibition that celebrates connection to Country, ancestors and neighbouring communities.
Titled after the primary route into Arnhem Land, Northern Territory which grants access to both the Bula’bula Arts Centre and the Maningrida Arts Centre, this exhibition will feature works from a number of local artists that draw insight from both the natural and spiritual existence of the top end.
These artworks weave together stories of the natural environment and reflect on the importance of ingrained practices that include ceremonies, songs, language and family. They speak of who they are and where they are.
“Our culture lies in the ground… It lies in the earth, but we are bringing it out…where we can see it.”
Ivan Namirrkki, Kuninjku Artist
Selected works
1. Mimih Spirit ~ Apphia Wurrkidj Aphi Lindjuwanga
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
2. Mimih Spirit ~ Apphia Wurrkidj Aphi Lindjuwanga
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
3. Mimih Spirit ~ Serita Djungkidj
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
4. Mimih Spirit ~ Serita Djungkidj
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
5. Mimih Spirit ~ Serita Djungkidj
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
6. Mimih Spirit ~ Methusal Wurrkidj
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
7. Mimih Spirit ~ Jill Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
8. Mimih Spirit ~ Jill Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
9. Mimih Spirit ~ Jill Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
10. Mimih Spirit ~ Jill Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
11. Mimih Spirit ~ Pamela Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
12. Mimih Spirit ~ Dion Wurrkidj
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
13. Mimih Spirit ~ Dion Wurrkidj
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
14. Woven Mat ~ Cecilie Djalarrnami Mopbarrmbrr
Pandanus and natural dyes.
15. Wardbukarrawardbukarra ~ Lena Yarinkura
Padanus and natural dyes.
16. Wardbukarrawardbukarra ~ Lena Yarinkura
Materials: Pandanus and natural dyes.
17. Woven Mat ~ Jenny Malibirr
Materials: Pandanus and natural dyes.
28. Mimih Spirit ~ Simon Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood and Ochre pigment
29. Mimih Spirit ~ Simon Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood and Ochre pigment.
30. Mimih ~ Simon Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood and Ochre pigment.
20. Mimih Spirit ~ Christelle Nulla
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
21. Mimih Spirit ~ Christelle Nulla
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
22. Mimih Spirit ~ Pamela Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
23. Mimih Spirit ~ Loretta Maraminy Davis
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
24. Mimih Spirit ~ Christelle Nulla
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
25. Wangarra Spirit ~ Christelle Nulla
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
26. Mimih Spirit ~ Christelle Nulla
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
18. Mimih Spirit ~ Apphia Wurrkidj Aphi Lindjuwanga
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment
19. Mimih Spirit ~ Loretta Maraminy Davis
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
20. Mimih Spirit ~ Christelle Nulla
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
21. Mimih Spirit ~ Christelle Nulla
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
22. Mimih Spirit ~ Pamela Namunjdja
Carved Kurrajong Wood with Ochre pigment.
23. Mimih Spirit ~ Loretta Maraminy Davis
Carved Cottonwood with Ochre pigment.
32. Dhawurr/Batjbarra Fish Trap ~ Mary Dhapalany
Pandanus and natural dyes.
33. Dhawurr/Batjbarra Fish Trap ~ Evonne Munuyngu
Pandanus and natural dyes.
67. Mimih Spirit ~ Charlie Nangukwirrk Nanguwerr
Materials: Kurrajong Wood and Ochre pigment
68. Mimih Spirit ~ Charlie Nangukwirrk Nanguwerr
Kurrajong Wood and Ochre pigment
31. Woven Mat ~ Jenny Malibirr
Pandanus and natural dyes.
57. Woven Mat ~ Jenny Malibirr
Pandanus and natural dyes.
54. Woven Mat ~ Mary Dhapalany
Pandanus and natural dyes
43. Woven Mat ~ Janice Djupuduwuy
Pandanus and natural dyes.
39. Nganiyal (conical mat) ~ Mary Dhapalany
Pandanus and natural dyes.
38. Woven Mat ~ Evonne Munuyngu
Pandanus and natural dyes.
37. Woven Mat ~ Kathleen Malpamba
Pandanus and natural dyes.
36. Woven Mat ~ Mary Dhapalany
Pandanus and natural dyes.
35. Woven Mat ~ Janice Djupuduwuy
Pandanus and natural dyes.
34. Woven Mat ~ Delilah Lilipiyana
Pandanus and natural dyes.
64. Woven Mat ~ Kathleen Malpamba
Pandanus and natural dyes.
62. Mindirr (Pandanus Bag) ~ Julie Djulibing Malibirr
Pandanus and natural dyes.
63. Mindirr (Pandanus Bag) ~ Julie Djulibing Malibirr
Pandanus and natural dyes.
61. Mindirr (Pandanus Bag) ~ Julie Djulibing Malibirr
Pandanus and natural dyes.
59. Mindirr (Pandanus Bag) ~ Mary Dhapalany
Pandanus and natural dyes.
60. Mindirr (Pandanus Bag) ~ Mary Dhapalany
Pandanus and natural dyes.
66. Bathi (Pandanus basket) ~ Julie Djinydjikara
Pandanus and natural dyes
65. Bathi (Pandanus basket) ~ Julie Djinydjikara
Pandanus and natural dyes
40. Wyarra ~ Lena Yarinkura
Wood, fibre and natural dyes.
41. Wyarra ~ Lena Yarinkura
Wood, fibre and natural dyes.
42. Wyarra ~ Lena Yarinkura
Wood, fibre and natural dyes.
55. Mimih Spirit ~ Samson Bonson
Beach Hibiscus with Ochre pigment