Australia. Born 1972
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, intricate dotting, delicate brushwork techniques, abstract imagery, bold color use, and intuitive inter-plays with space and form.
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c.1931 Minyerri, Southern Arnhem Land, Australia - 2015 Northern Territory, Australia. Known for: Painting rooted in Alawa Country, using vivid colour and ceremonial Dreaming motifs.
Barney Ellaga was born circa 1939 in Minyerri, Southern Arnhem Land, Australia. Barney Ellaga is a senior custodian and law-man of the Alawa community, whose Country lies along the upper reaches of... Read full biography
Barney Ellaga was born circa 1939 in Minyerri, Southern Arnhem Land, Australia. Barney Ellaga is a senior custodian and law-man of the Alawa community, whose Country lies along the upper reaches of the Cox and Arnold rivers, south of the Roper River and west of the Gulf of Carpentaria. As Jungai... Read full biography
Barney Ellaga was born circa 1939 in Minyerri, Southern Arnhem Land, Australia. Barney Ellaga is a senior custodian and law-man of the Alawa community, whose Country lies along the upper reaches of the Cox and Arnold rivers, south of the Roper River and west of the Gulf of Carpentaria. As Jungai (guardian) for several sacred sites, Barney Ellaga maintains cultural authority over access to these areas and upholds the traditions and heritage of his Country. Barney Ellaga’s paintings are deeply... Read full biography
Barney Ellaga was born circa 1939 in Minyerri, Southern Arnhem Land, Australia. Barney Ellaga is a senior custodian and law-man of the Alawa community, whose Country lies along the upper reaches of the Cox and Arnold rivers, south of the Roper River and west of the Gulf of Carpentaria. As Jungai (guardian) for several sacred sites, Barney Ellaga maintains cultural authority over access to these areas and upholds the traditions and heritage of his Country. Barney Ellaga’s paintings are deeply connected to the Dreamings of Alawa Country and are distinguished by brilliant colour combinations and an individual brushstroke style that makes his work instantly recognisable. His practice aligns with the broader artistic achievements of the Ngukurr... Read full biography
Barney Ellaga was born circa 1939 in Minyerri, Southern Arnhem Land, Australia. Barney Ellaga is a senior custodian and law-man of the Alawa community, whose Country lies along the upper reaches of the Cox and Arnold rivers, south of the Roper River and west of the Gulf of Carpentaria. As Jungai (guardian) for several sacred sites, Barney Ellaga maintains cultural authority over access to these areas and upholds the traditions and heritage of his Country. Barney Ellaga’s paintings are deeply connected to the Dreamings of Alawa Country and are distinguished by brilliant colour combinations and an individual brushstroke style that makes his work instantly recognisable. His practice aligns with the broader artistic achievements of the Ngukurr community on the Roper River, whose artists—including Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Gertie Huddleston, and Angelina George—have gained interna... Read full biography
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ALAWA COUNTRY, 2001
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