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Original Paintings - Harry Malibirr

from $550.00

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:Various

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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:Various

Harry was born at Elcho Island and is an artistic cultural man through mediums of painting, carving and ceremonial dancing of Bungul. Harry learned art through watching and absorbing knowledge from his father and uncle. Both were painters who encouraged Harry to paint small bits of their art, helping gather knowledge, skills and confidence.  
Harry works with both modern acrylics, as well as traditional ochres/stones and is confident with a Jarlk reed brush. He works on canvas and bark, while also carving yidaki or didj, and larrakitj or lorrkon.