Overview
Mat, Twined, 2023
Birth: 1976
Community: Gapuwiyak
My name is Joy Marrkula. I am from Gapuwiyak Community, i am also a Traditional owner of the community. My mother is Ruwaypi, a well known fibre artist. She has taught me and told me the stories of our land.
Works
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Joy Gamunbuy MarrkulaMat, Twined, 2023Natural Dye Pandanus Fibre Fibrework32 x 39 x 1 cm
Exhibitions
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Cross Country: Art From Remote Art centres
Group Show at Collins Square 8 - 12 July 2024NAIDOC WEEK 7 – 14 July 2024 Chapman & Bailey @ Collins Square Celebrating National NAIDOC Week, Collins Square hosts an informative exhibition of contemporary art from Aboriginal community owned...Read more -
Fibre Works from Gapuwiyak
Gapuwiyak Culture & Arts 9 - 22 December 2023Gapuwiyak artists are best known for their innovative fibre art creations. Their animal sculptures, woven mats and coiled baskets feature especially bright colours using traditional and new techniques that share...Read more
