04/13/2023
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A statement from the artist of these designs Margaret Nangala Gallagher is below and includes detailed information of the artwork's story and iconographyโฆ
"This particular site of the Yankirri Jukurrpa, (emu Dreaming [Dromaius novaehollandiae]) is at Ngarlikurlangu, north of Yuendumu. The 'yankirri' travelled to the rockhole at Ngarlikurlangu to find water. This Jukurrpa story belongs to Jangala/Jampijinpa men and Nangala/Nampijinpa women. In contemporary Warlpiri paintings traditional iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa, associated sites and other elements. Emus are usually represented by their 'wirliya' (footprints), arrow-like shapes that show them walking around Ngarlikurlangu eating 'yakajirri' (bush raisin [Solanum centrale]). In the time of the Jukurrpa there was a fight at Ngarlikiurlangu between a 'yankirri' ancestor and Wardilyka (Australian bustard [Ardeotis australis]) ancestors over sharing the 'yakajirri'. There is also a dance for this Jukurrpa that is performed during initiation ceremonies."
We recognise the artists work and acknowledge that the design remains theirs and feel humbled to be able to access these beautiful fabrics. Every purchase of Emu Dreaming will see a $5 donation made directly to to contribute to the community of artists including the incredibly talented artists of these beautiful fabrics.
It has been difficult to choose a charity but have made this choice to ensure we are truly acknowledging the work of indigenous artists ๐
