Dyrrin Murgha, Julmburran and Baby (Dugong)

Dyrrin Murgha, Julmburran and Baby (Dugong)Acrylic on board canvas 30. 5 x 40. 5 cm Djarragun Mountain, also known as Walshs Pyramid in Gordonvale, located south of Cairns, gets its traditional name from the nest of the scrub hen. The artwork depicts a nighttime thunderstorm over the mountain. This mountain is especially important to the Gunggandji and Yidinji tribes, as they used it for navigation and ceremonies. It also features in traditional stories, like that of Djarruga and her husband,

evoking a sense of wonder and awe within me

They remain in the Serpent's mouth overnight and return to the Shelfo River early in the morning

This is called a Yinga in Guugu Yimithirr

in my generation

they chose their favourite dish to be cooked for dinner

and they can travel a long way upstream

Every row woven into this bag holds cultural memory — the stories gifted to me

Tradition and memories provide me with a grounding effect

A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION OF SONGS DEDICATED TO THE WOMEN IN BARRY'S LIFE WHO ENCOURAGED HIM AND INSPIRED THE ALBUM

The Kalaw embodies the strength

This big lagoon on our country is where you see birdlife like the  eagle

My family goes camping at Horseshoe Lagoon