• Mimih Spirit (116cm)
  • Mimih Spirit (116cm)
  • Mimih Spirit (116cm)

Bronwyn Kelly

Mimih Spirit (116cm)

  

Hand carved and hand painted wooden Mimih Spirit by Bronwyn Kelly who is working with Marrawuddi Arts and Culture, Kakadu. 

  • Artist: Bronwyn Kelly
  • Acryclic on Wood
  • 116cm
  • Cat No 1865-21

According to the Kunwinjku people of West Arnhem Land, Mimih spirits were the original spirit beings, who taught Aboriginal people many of the skills they needed to survive in the bush. They also taught aspects of ceremony. Mimih spirits are believed to inhabit the rocky escarpments around Gunbalanya but because they are extremely timid, they are rarely seen by humans. They are frequently depicted in the rock art of Arnhem Land as small, dynamic figures, often shown with a range of hunting tools such as spears, spear throwers, dilly bags and fire sticks - Injalak Arts

Bronwyn Kelly (b. 1977) is the daughter of Shirly Nganjmirra and David Kelly. Her language group is Kunwinjku, her Dreaming is Duwa and her Clan is Mirradja. Bronwyn lives in Oenpelli, Northern Territory. 

Marrawuddi Arts and Culture is a beautiful Community Arts Centre located in the repurposed Jabiru Bakery in the heart of the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park. The stunningly renovated building, which welcomes dozens of visitors daily, features a vibrant working space for artists use as well as a beautiful exhibition area and delicious coffee. Tourists are encouraged to spend time with artists and learn about the beautiful artworks available for purchase. The quality of artworks for sale at Marrawuddi is exceptional and all stock is created by artists living in or around the Kakadu and wider West Arnhem region.
The strength of the ancient, evolving and continuing Kakadu and West Arnhem culture is clear at Marrawuddi. Staff support artists through regular bush trips collecting traditional materials as well as through workshops for new skill development such as screen-printing. Marrawuddi is seen by many as a flagship signalling Jabiru’s positive future as the town undergoes its Mirarr-led transition from mining town to regional service hub and tourism centre.

Marrawuddi is owned and governed by Mirarr Traditional Owners through their organisation Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation and all proceeds from Marrawuddi are used in Gundjeihmi’s community work.

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