‘Transitions’
Historic and Contemporary Barks | Contemporary Aboriginal Forms
Aug 2022 -
Jun 2023
Collection artworks featured in ‘Transitions’
![Lily Mindindil Karadada/Copyright Agency Artwork Wandjina figure this artwork made of Natural pigments with bush gum on canvas, created in 1990-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.264_001.jpg?itok=n75ZFccy)
Wandjina figure 1990
- KARADADA, Lily Mindindil - Creator
![© Estate of Alec Mingelmanganu/ Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Wandjina this artwork made of Natural earth pigments on bark with cane and bush string frame, created in 1971-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2022.046_23-01.jpg?itok=ER7-MZQG)
Wandjina c.1976
- MINGELMANGANU, Alec - Creator
![Rosie Karadada Artwork Water carrier this artwork made of Eucalyptus bark, natural pigments with bush resin fixative, created in 1998-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.172_001_3.jpg?itok=2f5NDvGK)
Water carrier 1998
- KARADADA, Rosie - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
(Dugout wooden canoe) c.1998
- MELPI, Leo - Creator
![Estate of Newili / Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Native dance this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark, created in 1963-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.144_001_3.jpg?itok=ALj4N-Ea)
Native dance c.1965
- NEWILI - Creator
![Estate of Deaf Tommy Mungatopi/ Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork All-bin-mix-up this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark, created in 1952-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.126_001_4.jpg?itok=L8qeX41-)
All-bin-mix-up c.1957
- MUNGATOPI, Deaf Tommy - Creator
![Timothy Cook and Gerard Tipiloura/Copyright Agency Artwork Tunga (bark basket) star and moon design this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark (Eucalyptus tetrodonta), created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2006.257_001_4.jpg?itok=l7XRVfGY)
Tunga (bark basket) star and moon design 2006
- TIPILOURA, Gerard - Tunga maker
- COOK, Timothy - Artist
![Estate of Yirrwala/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Waterholes this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.253_001_6.jpg?itok=VPKxCVOB)
Waterholes unknown
- YIRRWALA - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Bark painting of body painting c.1970
- NAROMI - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Wandurrk spirit 2006
- BUTAWILIYA WILSON, Terry - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Dance fan 2006
- NAWILIL, Jack - Creator
![Bob Burruwal/Copyright Agency Artwork Namorroddo spirit this artwork made of Wrapped bark fibre with natural pigments, created in 2005-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2006.101_001_left_3.jpg?itok=TSlKWHDO)
Namorroddo spirit 2005
- BURRUWAL, Bob - Creator
![Estate of Yirrwala/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Lumaluma this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.254_001_6.jpg?itok=nwX5Gdxa)
Lumaluma c.1970
- YIRRWALA - Creator
![James Iyuna/Copyright Agency Artwork Namorrgon this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 1992-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.180_001.jpg?itok=kOwy7LSK)
Namorrgon 1992
- IYUNA, James - Creator
![Estate of Yirrwala/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Two crocodiles this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 1958-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1-1171_001_3.jpg?itok=_Y1iLozj)
Two crocodiles 1958
- YIRRWALA - Creator
![Estate of Binyinyuwuy/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Niwuda (wild honey) totem this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.280_001_6.jpg?itok=83ikvYgv)
Niwuda (wild honey) totem c.1963
- BINYINYUWUY - Creator
![Dick Ngulmarmar/Copyright Agency Artwork Untitled this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark, created in 1960-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.286_001_3.jpg?itok=MWx6MYZX)
Untitled c.1965
- NGULMARMAR, Dick - Creator
![Estate of John Bulunbulun/Copyright Agency Artwork Bakarra (Sacred stones) this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 2003-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.146_001.jpg?itok=JuICSMKy)
Bakarra (Sacred stones) 2003
- BULUNBULUN, John - Creator
![Estate of John Bulunbulun/ Copyright Agency Artwork Body design - wind this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.147_001.jpg?itok=1OPzvgkJ)
Body design - wind 2002
- BULUNBULUN, John - Creator
![Jimmy Wululu/Copyright Agency Artwork Hollow log ceremony this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark, created in 1965-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.287_001_1.jpg?itok=Pxuf7IUs)
Hollow log ceremony 1965
- WULULU, Jimmy - Creator
![Estate of David Malangi/ Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Gurrmirringu - First man this artwork made of Natural pigments on carved wood, created in 1992-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1994.107_001.jpg?itok=xihMtNfK)
Gurrmirringu - First man 1992
- MALANGI, David - Creator
![Wurrpandiya Marawili Bakulangay and Marawili Napuwarri, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Yulengor (Lightning snake) this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.289_001_3.jpg?itok=79_k8IHy)
Yulengor (Lightning snake) 2002
- BAKULANGAY, Wurrpandiya Marawili - Collaborating artist
- NAPUWARRI, Marawili - Collaborating artist
![Nawurapu Wunungmurra,courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Dhalwangu gapu this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 1995-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1996.043_001_4.jpg?itok=5sSY8XNZ)
Dhalwangu gapu 1995
- WUNUNGMURRA, Nawurapu - Creator
![Djirrirra Wunungmurra , courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Buyku this artwork made of Natural pigments on incised bark, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.137_001.jpg?itok=cGgdtYg3)
Buyku 2019
- WUNUNGMURRA, Djirrirra - Creator
![Djirrirra Wunungmurra , courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Buyku this artwork made of Natural pigments on incised bark, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.268_001_3.jpg?itok=FN_rSDny)
Buyku 2011
- WUNUNGMURRA, Djirrirra - Creator
![Djirrirra Wunungmurra , courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Buyku (Larrakitj) this artwork made of Stringy-bark wood with natural pigments on hollow stringybark pole, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.138_001.jpg?itok=jggvGHpv)
Buyku (Larrakitj) 2019
- WUNUNGMURRA, Djirrirra - Creator
![Galuma Maymuru, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Mungurru VIII this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.257_001.jpg?itok=MEcciiT4)
Mungurru VIII 2007
- MAYMURU, Galuma - Creator
![Gulumbu Yunupingu Artwork Gan'yu (Stars) this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.114_001_3.jpg?itok=xit4l6d3)
Gan'yu (Stars) 2007
- YUNUPINGU, Gulumbu - Creator
![Gulumbu Yunupingu, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Garak, The Universe this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 2004-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.008_001_3.jpg?itok=dG15CUxX)
Garak, The Universe 2004
- YUNUPINGU, Gulumbu - Creator
![Dhuwarrwarr Marika Artwork Larrakitj - Milngurr this artwork made of Wood with natural pigments, created in 2014-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2014.118_001.jpg?itok=KflYtOu3)
Larrakitj - Milngurr 2014
- MARIKA, Dhuwarrwarr - Creator
![Dhuwarrwarr Marika Artwork Milngurr this artwork made of Natural pigments on bark, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.252_001_0.jpg?itok=G_ou3Iwv)
Milngurr 2007
- MARIKA, Dhuwarrwarr - Creator
![Dhuwarrwarr Marika, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Yalangbara this artwork made of Natural earth pigments on bark, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.136_001.jpg?itok=R5O7kC1i)
Yalangbara 2019
- MARIKA, Dhuwarrwarr - Creator
![Wandjuk Marika & Mawalan 2 Marika / Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Djan’kawu and his sisters this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark, created in 1980-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.291_001_3.jpg?itok=kPcKhiQ3)
Djan’kawu and his sisters 1980s
- MARIKA, Wandjuk - Collaborating artist
- MARIKA, Mawalan 2 - Collaborating artist
![Lorraine Connelly-Northey Artwork Narbong this artwork made of Corrugated tin with pigment and fencing wire, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.137_001_1.jpg?itok=Dbi9DvpL)
Narbong 2009
- CONNELLY-NORTHEY, Lorraine - Creator
![Lorraine Connelly-Northey Artwork Narbong this artwork made of Galvanised iron and fencing wire, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.138_001_0.jpg?itok=gtMV8NoS)
Narbong 2009
- CONNELLY-NORTHEY, Lorraine - Creator
![Lorraine Connelly-Northey Artwork Narbong this artwork made of Corrugated iron with pigment and fencing wire, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.139_001_4.jpg?itok=N4KiO9-K)
Narbong 2009
- CONNELLY-NORTHEY, Lorraine - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Narbong 2012
- CONNELLY-NORTHEY, Lorraine - Creator
![Lorraine Connelly-Northey Artwork Narbong this artwork made of Rusted steel reinforcing mesh, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.518_003.jpg?itok=rbq2z4pF)
Narbong 2012
- CONNELLY-NORTHEY, Lorraine - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Narbong 2012
- CONNELLY-NORTHEY, Lorraine - Creator
![Jackie Kurltjunyintja Giles Artwork Valiant this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on metal, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.022_001_3.jpg?itok=YHyq-xup)
Valiant 2007
- GILES, Jackie Kurltjunyintja - Creator
![Nola Campbell Artwork Holden this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on metal, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.023_001_4.jpg?itok=1IG36aw6)
Holden 2007
- CAMPBELL, Nola - Creator
![Pulpurru Davies Artwork Toyota this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on metal, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.021_001_3.jpg?itok=6xb0_cKQ)
Toyota 2007
- DAVIES, Pulpurru - Creator
![Mrs Kumana Ward Artwork Nissan this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on metal, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.020_001_4.jpg?itok=lLbTAyZw)
Nissan 2007
- WARD, Mrs Kumana - Creator
![Mary Gibson Artwork Toyota HiLux this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on metal, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.024_001_3.jpg?itok=7rjuTIO3)
Toyota HiLux 2007
- GIBSON, Mary - Creator
![Michael Riley Artwork Sacrifice (portfolio) this artwork made of Colour cibachrome photograph on paper, created in 1993-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2002.176.001-015_001_part%20001_3.jpg?itok=3T2iPA0R)
Sacrifice (portfolio) 1993
- RILEY, Michael - Creator
![Michael Riley Artwork cloud (portfolio) this artwork made of Inkjet print on banner paper, created in 2000-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2002.177.001-010_001_part%201_3.jpg?itok=-6itfYDD)
cloud (portfolio) 2000
- RILEY, Michael - Creator
![Gunybi Ganambarr Artwork Nganmarra this artwork made of Etched and polished water tank galvanised steel with paint, created in 2015-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2015.158_001_4.jpg?itok=BXgIXkO5)
Nganmarra 2015
- GANAMBARR, Gunybi - Creator
![Gunybi Ganambarr Artwork Ngaymil this artwork made of Incised conveyor belt rubber, created in 2015-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.005_001_3.jpg?itok=CFQ3ggYM)
Ngaymil 2015
- GANAMBARR, Gunybi - Creator
![Dhuwarrwarr Marika, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Milngurr this artwork made of Enamel paint on aluminium composite board (Alupanel), created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.135_001_3.jpg?itok=kOqM9sF8)
Milngurr 2018
- MARIKA, Dhuwarrwarr - Creator
![Margaret Bilinydjan Rarru/Copyright Agency Artwork Mindirr this artwork made of Pandanus palm with natural dyes, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.480_001.jpg?itok=r8IfNuQd)
Mindirr 2012
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
![Margaret Bilinydjan Rarru/Copyright Agency Artwork Mindirr this artwork made of Pandanus palm with natural dyes, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.479_001.jpg?itok=a340Z122)
Mindirr 2012
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
![Margaret Bilinydjan Rarru/Copyright Agency Artwork Mindirr this artwork made of Pandanus palm with natural dyes, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.478_001_0.jpg?itok=_IrZnxYX)
Mindirr 2012
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
![Margaret Bilinydjan Rarru/Copyright Agency Artwork Mindirr this artwork made of Pandanus palm with natural dyes, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.475_001.jpg?itok=g88kkxP6)
Mindirr 2012
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
![Margaret Bilinydjan Rarru/Copyright Agency Artwork Mindirr this artwork made of Pandanus palm with natural dyes, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.476_001_0.jpg?itok=_mMiV4Xu)
Mindirr 2012
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
![Margaret Bilinydjan Rarru/Copyright Agency Artwork Mindirr this artwork made of Pandanus palm with natural dyes, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.477_001.jpg?itok=ptvgA7Al)
Mindirr 2012
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
![Timothy Cook/Copyright Agency Artwork Kulama this artwork made of Natural pigments with synthetic binder on linen, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.490_001_3.jpg?itok=MiuuBkTz)
Kulama 2012
- COOK, Timothy - Creator
![Joel Ngallametta/Copyright Agency Artwork Thap Yonk 4 this artwork made of Natural pigments and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.156a-f_019_composite_4.jpg?itok=NV2pABNa)
Thap Yonk 4 2018
- NGALLAMETTA, Joel - Creator
![© Mr. W. Wanambi, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Larrakitj this artwork made of Wood with white clay pigment, created in 2017-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2017.392.001-003_001_13.jpg?itok=vtzmEg4k)
Larrakitj 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
![Mr. W. Wanambi, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Larrakitj this artwork made of Wood with white clay pigment, created in 2017-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2017.392.001-003_001_15.jpg?itok=9QsM7qWA)
Larrakitj 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
![Mr. W. Wanambi, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala Artwork Wawurritjpal (Larrakitj) this artwork made of Wood with natural pigments, created in 2017-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2017.392.001-003_001_13.jpg?itok=vtzmEg4k)
Wawurritjpal (Larrakitj) 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
![Timothy Cook and Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri/Copyright Agency Artwork Tutini this artwork made of Carved ironwood with natural pigments and synthetic binder, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.491_001_1.jpg?itok=swkBKUS9)
Tutini 2011
- COOK, Timothy - Artist
- PURUNTATAMERI, Patrick Freddy - Carver
![Timothy Cook and Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri /Copyright Agency Artwork Tutini this artwork made of Carved ironwood with natural pigments and synthetic binder, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.492_001_0.jpg?itok=uhT-pHhZ)
Tutini 2011
- COOK, Timothy - Artist
- PURUNTATAMERI, Patrick Freddy - Carver
![Timothy Cook and Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri/Copyright Agency Artwork Tutini this artwork made of Carved ironwood with natural pigments and synthetic binder, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.493_001_1.jpg?itok=pnFrgYog)
Tutini 2011
- COOK, Timothy - Artist
- PURUNTATAMERI, Patrick Freddy - Carver
![Mickey Durrng /Copyright Agency Artwork Lorrkon (Burial pole) this artwork made of Wood with natural pigments, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2006.092_001_on%20left_0.jpg?itok=xJOqMYLw)
Lorrkon (Burial pole) 2006
- DURRNG, Mickey - Creator
![Margaret Bilinydjan Rarru Artwork Bathi Mul this artwork made of Coil-woven gunga (pandanus) with natural dyes, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2018.410_001_0.jpg?itok=sfUwWdJ9)
Bathi Mul 2018
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
![Margaret Bilinydjan Rarru Artwork Bathi Mul this artwork made of Coil-woven gunga (pandanus) with natural dyes, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2018.411_001_0.jpg?itok=kggc47X6)
Bathi Mul 2018
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
![Shirley Macnamara Artwork Guutu (vessel) 14 this artwork made of Woven spinifex (Triodia pungens), emu feathers, nylon thread and synthetic polymer fixative, created in 2001-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2002.008_001_4.jpg?itok=hDkSa5IE)
Guutu (vessel) 14 2001
- MACNAMARA, Shirley - Creator
![Shirley Macnamara Artwork Spinifex and Peach this artwork made of Woven spinifex (Triodia pungens), horse hair, porcupine (echidna) quills, ochres and spinifex resin, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.161_001.jpg?itok=fSRct_85)
Spinifex and Peach 2019
- MACNAMARA, Shirley - Creator
![Shirley Macnamara Artwork Cu this artwork made of Hand-coiled copper wire and raw copper, created in 2016-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2017.289_001_4.jpg?itok=QUGa9j6T)
Cu 2016
- MACNAMARA, Shirley - Artist
- MACNAMARA, Nathaniel - Assistant
![© Rex Greeno Artwork Ningher (reed canoe) this artwork made of Reeds (Phragmites australis) and hand-rolled string made from seagrass cord and jute twine; wood, created in 2020-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.292.001-007_001.jpg?itok=CE_tXoqo)
Ningher (reed canoe) 2020
- GREENO, Rex - Creator
![Yvonne Koolmatrie Artwork Burial basket this artwork made of Coil-woven sedge rushes, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.116_001_3.jpg?itok=n4tBJV_w)
Burial basket 2018
- KOOLMATRIE, Yvonne - Creator
![Yvonne Koolmatrie Artwork Bi-plane this artwork made of Coil-woven sedge grass and river rushes, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.031_001_4.jpg?itok=5HfsAJ2S)
Bi-plane 2006
- KOOLMATRIE, Yvonne - Creator
![D. Harding Artwork Unnamed this artwork made of Lead and steel wire, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2013.040_001_7.jpg?itok=8Uws3ZzK)
Unnamed 2009
- HARDING, D - Creator
![Judy Baypungala/Copyright Agency Artwork Mat this artwork made of Twined pandanus palm leaf (Pandanus spiralis) with natural dyes, created in 2004-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.062_002_0.jpg?itok=yPR4erZt)
Mat 2004
- BAYPUNGALA, Judy - Creator