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Gabriel-Maralngurra-Catalogue
Gabriel Maralngurra was introduced to rockart by his uncle, Thompson Yulidjirri (c. 1930-2009), who took him to see the paintings on Injalak Hill when he was a child. Gabriel is inspired by the rock art galleries around West ArnhemLand which are often densely layered with paintings. Rock art painting is a tradition which has been dated back to at least 45,000 years before the present.
Gunga
Fibre art catalogue Gunga takes you in a journey of the history of fibre art, the process of its making and the different forms it has taken throughout the years. Learn more about the different kinds of fibre art created at Injalak. Featuring work by painters and...
Collectors Special Edition Catalogue
To compliment DAAF2020 Injalak Arts has created a Collectors Special Edition Catalogue.
To help guide you through the inaugural online Digital Art Fair we want to share a special curated selection of new works by talented Injalak Artists that will be available on our digital booth.
Graham Badari – Life Forces
Life Forces brings together Graham Badari’s latest body of works, bursting with energy and colour. Graham Badari paints every day opposite Injalak Hill and the billabong where he makes acute observations on the different animals and plants that come with the changing seasons.
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This magnificent piece by Don Nakidilinj Namundja is of a Mimih spirit hunting. Don has used a natural rich ochre colour to paint this Mimih.
According to the Kunwinjku people of West Arnhem Land, Mimih’s were the original spirit beings and taught Aboriginal people many of the skills they needed to survive in the bush.
Head to our website to purchase 🌾
Gabriel Maralngurra’s meticulously painted rock-art like piece is on display now at @woollahragallery as part of their ‘Heart in Art’ exhibition.
The exhibition is running until the 10th of July. Be sure to check it out if you’re nearby!
#aboriginalart #woollahragallery #sydney
Lorraine Namarnyilk is excited to be heading to Sydney today for the @nationalindigenousartfair 🤎
Here she is showing off one of her very own designs. This one is called ‘Mankung’ (Sugarbag).
You’ll be able to buy our t-shirts and many other beautiful printed pieces at the fair this weekend.
You can also find this one on our Etsy store now!
#nationalindigenousartfair #aboriginalart #ilovesydney #NAIDOC
Mannguys (flowers) found walking around Gunbalanya 🌸
Here you can see the bright yellow Mandjedj flower and the Rosella flower!
How cute is this little family of Mimih Spirits standing in a row ❣️
Head to our website to purchase one of these Mimih’s by Gleeson Nabulwad.
#indigenousart #arnhemland
The Daluk’s went out on country last week to collect yellow and brown colour. Mandjurndum (the roots of the Pognolobus Reticulatus bush) and Wirdilwirdil (the red bulb of Haemadorum breviculae grass).
Here you can see the Mandjurndum roots being ground down into a paste. It will then be used to dye the pandanus a bright yellow/orange 🌞
#naturaldye #indigenousart
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Injalak’s artists and team will be heading to Sydney shortly to take part in NAIF @nationalindigenousartfair @sydney
We’re so excited to be celebrating NAIDOC week alongside many other incredible art centres 💛💛
#nationalindigenousartfair #aboriginalart #ilovesydney #NAIDOC
Shaun Namarnyilk's speedy and precise handywork!
#indigenousart #injalakarts #painting
We’ve opened the doors to our pop-up store with @merrepenarts today! Come say hello and look through our incredible selection of work 💛
You’ll find us at 21 Knuckey St, Darwin 🌞
New Kunkanemkenh (Pandanus Earrings) online via our Etsy now!
How fabulous are these colours ✨
Kunwarrdebim is a small collection inspired by the magic and influence of the rock art galleries that surround Gunbalanya. Such galleries hold imagery that teaches people stories and lessons that influence how they live their lives today. This bright collection showcases the most recent designs by our artists and has been mostly sewn on country by our Studio Coordinator, Lily Durland. Thanks to the help of CDP for the use of there sewing space!
We have also called upon our friends at @sisterbuffalo to make a few custom pieces that are reworks of vintage garments with Injalak textiles. Finding inspiration from Kunwinkju people repurposing old stories and lessons from the rock art to apply to their lives today.
We can’t wait to show you more as we get closer to the date!
Tickets on sale now, follow the link in our bio💛
Country to Couture brought to you by @indigenousfashionprojects, a program from the @darwinartfair
Supported by the @ntgovernment and @countryroad
#COUNTRYTOCOUTURE
It's Yekke season here in Gunbalanya and the Madjalen (Eucalyptus Flowers) are beggining to bloom.
These intricate Kunkanemkenh (pandanus earrings) resting on the crisp grass are available online via our Etsy store now.
See link in bio.
Our talented Injalak weavers out collecting pandanus!
We never underestimate the time and hard work these Daluk put into their fibre works.
Head over to our website to see some of their beautiful work 🌾
New fabric up on our Etsy ✨
Michael Narborlhborlh’s Kundung, Dird Dua Kinhkinh (Sun, Moon and Stars) print glistening in the afternoon sun.
See link in bio to purchase through our Etsy Store
We're excited to be teaming up with @merrepenarts next weekend for a pop up shop!
You'll find us at 21 Knuckey St, Darwin.
Come down and say hello
Roland giving the team some insights into the incredible layered gallery at Injalak hill.
If you look closely you can see an array of Narmankol (Barramundi) and Mimih Spirits!
Thomas Badari holding his lastest Buffalo carving!
Thomas is so meticulous with his carvings, making sure they are smooth and painted so carefully.
As you can see he also works at Gunbalanya meats, which inspired his work and keeps him very busy!
Please see tagged a similar cute buffalo carving by Thomas that is available on our website 🐂
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Three of the best by three of Injalak’s best!
These billabong inspired paintings are all available on our website.💙
1. Namarnkol (Barramundi) by Shaun Namarnyilk
2. Burrar (water goanna) by Sprotin Bangarr
3. Yawkyawk (water spirit) by Graham Badari
www.injalak.com
We're on the hunt for a retail/sales assistant for the Injalak Arts Border store this dry season!
Good customer service skills and a keen interest in supporting Indigenous Artists is highly desirable.
Opportunity for growth and long term employment for the right candidate.
For enquiries or to apply please email info@injalak.com
#hiring #artcenter #aboriginalart #gallery #northernterritory
Some goodies you’ll find at the Injalak Border Store!❤️
Unfortunately Gunbalanya community isn’t accessible to tourists at this time. But the Border store is the next best thing. We’re located 30 minutes from Jabiru, right near the famous Cahills crossing.
Swing in and find yourself a beautiful piece of aboriginal art😎.
#gallery #aboriginalart #cahillscrossing #kakadunationalpark #gunbalanya
The boys working hard this morning! Everyone is focusing on some new paintings 😁
Shaun Namarnyilk, Michael Naborlhborlh, Sprotin Bangarr, Nicholas Bangarr, Craig Bangarr and Thomson Nganjmirra are just some of the regulars here at Injalak. They are so devoted to there works and are all inspired by each other.
#painting #indigenousarts #artist
The @gcsuns out in Gunbalanya yesterday!
The boys came out to Injalak with the help of Stronger Communities for Children from the Adjumarllarl Aboriginal Corporation.
A few of our top guides Roland Burrunali, Ezariah Kelly and Craig Bangarr (first image) we’re lucky enough to take some of the players up Injalak Hill to see some rock art.
Then back to the art centre for a bbq and to meet the kids. What an exciting day!
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#afl #goldcoastsuns #gunbalanya
Injalak Hill at Golden Hour💫🌕🤩
The Injalak Hill is a very special sight to the people of Gunbalanya. The Hill, which in the olden days was an abundant living shelter, contains some of the oldest and most cherished rock art galleries in Australia.
#nttourism #dronevideography #arnhemland #rockart