The theme of this exhibition is an ancient songline which celebrates the constellation of Djulpan (Orion, Big Dipper) in its Australian manifestation. In April across the Top End the first stars you see after sunset show a man in a canoe with his spear raised to strike. And this is a representation of the Dhuwa brothers pursuing the seven sisters who have come from the North to hunt in the post Wet season harvest time.
Dhalmula’s mother is the daughter of Roy Marika also known as the Father of Land Rights. Her maternal grandmother Dhundhuŋa was one of the daughters of Muŋgurrawuy whose other children include Australians of the Year, Galarrwuy and Mandawuy Yunupingu and famous artists, Gaymala, Gulumbu, Barrupu, Nyapanyapa, Djerrkŋu, Djakaŋu and Dhopiya. As her grandmother died before she was born she was nurtured by Djerrkŋu.
Both the art and the artist are from the stars.
A Solo Exhibition by Dhalmula Burarrwaŋa in association with Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
DATE/TIME
Friday 1st - Sunday 23rd August 10:00AM/17:00PM
VENUE
Outstation Gallery
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