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Original Paintings - Fabian Sandy

from $220.00

Paintings created by Djilpin artists showcase the traditional ‘rarrk’, cross-hatching pattern from Arnhem Land. This style is highly distinctive and often uses colors such as red and yellow oxide, titanium white and carbon black. The figurative depictions and patterns are deeply symbolic, representing stories and skin groups as well as cultural and spiritual beliefs passed down from ancestors. The use of brushes like the Jarlk brush, crafted from local billabong reeds, adds an extra layer of authenticity to the work, connecting the artists with the land and their heritage.

Artist details below.

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: Varied

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Paintings created by Djilpin artists showcase the traditional ‘rarrk’, cross-hatching pattern from Arnhem Land. This style is highly distinctive and often uses colors such as red and yellow oxide, titanium white and carbon black. The figurative depictions and patterns are deeply symbolic, representing stories and skin groups as well as cultural and spiritual beliefs passed down from ancestors. The use of brushes like the Jarlk brush, crafted from local billabong reeds, adds an extra layer of authenticity to the work, connecting the artists with the land and their heritage.

Artist details below.

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: Varied

Fabian was born in Yirrkala and now lives in Beswick. He and his brother were taught to paint by their mother. Fabian prefers to paint with a Jarlk grass reed brush and traditional bush colours in modern acrylics. He generally paints saltwater stories on canvas or bark and also carves and makes didjeridus. As well as being a visual artist, Fabian is a master didjeridu player and traditional dancer.