{"product_id":"0049-26-delany-ngugunuk-griffiths-goordim-and-woorilbem","title":"0049-26 Delany Ngugunuk Griffiths Goordim and Woorilbem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis painting shows an area of my grandmother's traditional Country which is in the Keep River National Park in the Northern Territory on Miriwoong country. The hill at the top is Goordim. The small hills represent ant pit country. The ant pit mud is used as bush medicine. The large billabong in the top right is a place is called Woorrilbem. This billabong holds a story for my grandmother’s mother. This place is where she used to hide from the trackers and authorities who were trying to steal our children and adults for forced labour during the station days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural ochre and pigment on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 76 x 76 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat No. 0049-26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARTIST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDelany began painting in 2008 and has proven herself to be a highly skilled artist. Taught and mentored by her grandmother, senior artist Peggy Griffiths and late grandfather Mr. Griffiths. Mr. Griffiths was a senior artist at Waringarri Arts as well as a respected law and culture man for both his traditional Country near Timber Creek and for Miriwoong culture in Kununurra. Peggy has an arts career spanning over 30 years throughout which she has been exhibited widely. Delany's art practice involves ochre painting, ceramics and textiles. In recent years Delany has also developed a successful practise in textile printing. \"I was born in Broome. Most of my life I lived in Kununurra \u0026amp; Wyndham. I am the second eldest grand-daughter of Peggy Griffiths. I like making textiles, prints and painting. I like to spend time with my family and I will keep painting and learning the stories from my grandmother.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eART CENTRE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaringarri is the first wholly indigenous owned art centre established in Western Australia and one of the oldest continuously operating art centres in Australia supporting economic independence for artists and their community. The centre operates artists’ studios and galleries and supports more than 100 artists as painters, printmakers, wood carvers, boab engravers, sculptors and textile artists. Cultural tours and performances compliment the visitor experience with a rich insight into Miriwoong culture. All proceeds from art sales, art commissions and cultural tourism is returned to the community to support an ongoing program of arts and cultural projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delany Griffiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49331820429555,"sku":"WAR-0049-26","price":1910.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2513\/2531\/files\/0049-26.jpg?v=1782884396","url":"https:\/\/laundrygallery.com.au\/products\/0049-26-delany-ngugunuk-griffiths-goordim-and-woorilbem","provider":"Laundry Gallery Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}