Brolga by Timothy Djandjomerr

Timothy Djandjomerr

As with many Aboriginal artists, Timothy Djandjomerr paints the stories he was told as a small child. He paints with 'grass' which is the stem of a freshwater reed that has many fibres inside. These are prepared to the thickness required for his Skin Group. The thickness of the lines and the way they are applied are very important - besides Skin, they tell the Clan and Country of the artist. 

This painting expresses a brolga bird looking after her eggs. Kakadu is home to thousands of Brolga birds, and they can often be seen flying over the floodplains in flocks. The brolga is famous for its energetic jumping and trumpeting dance during the mating season. 

Dimensions: 30cm W x 41cm H

This artwork has been purchased directly from an Aboriginal artist in Kakadu National Park or Arnhem Land. Ochre Art Gallery is committed to supporting artists, their families and the local community.