Long Day's Ride
- Acrylic paint on Bull Skull
- Dimensions:
- Cat No.
John Nargoodah was born near a creek in Nookanbah, not in a hospital. He grew up walking with his old people, moving station to station with his father in search of fencing and yard work. In school, his name was changed from "Rum" to "Johnny" due to welfare policies. He later worked on numerous stations, married Eva Nargoodah, and had nine children. John is a skilled saddler, stretcher, and studio technician at Mangkaja Arts with 12 years of experience. He's trained in framing and canvas preparation and has passed on his skills in carving, leatherwork, and printmaking to many younger artists. His printmaking and fine lino/etching work have been exhibited widely, and he continues to train the next generation.
Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency is a vibrant Aboriginal owned art centre located in the township of Fitzroy Crossing, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Mangkaja, meaning wet weather shelter, was incorporated in 1993 by a small group of artists to support cultural, social and economic development in the region. Mangkaja represents artists across four language groups within the region – Bunuba and Gooniyandi of martuwarra (river country), and Walmajarri and Wangkajunga from the jilji (sand-hill country of the Great Sandy Desert). Mangkaja artists are renowned for their uninhibited style and lively use of colour, painting images of country that share stories of culture and identity. Mangkaja exhibits nationally and internationally with many artists represented through each of the State Galleries, the National Gallery of Australia and significant private and public collections around the world.
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