Ruby Djikarra Alderton - Tea Towel - Represented by Spinifex Hill Studio in collaboration with AACHWA, Make it Real (m/aac009)
Tea Towel featuring image of original artwork 'Rowu' (Morning Glory) by Ruby Djikarra Alderton.
MATERIALS: 100% Cotton
DIMENSIONS: 51 x 68cm
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
"I am a Yolngu woman from Yirrkala in North East Arnhem Land. As a child I spent a lot of time with my mother while she was creating her art. Later, as a teenager she then encouraged me to help her paint her bark paintings, create her prints and edition them with her. This led me to working at Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Arts Centre as a printmaker and arts worker for 3 years. Then, I moved to Newcastle as an independent artist. During that time I worked with Artback NT & Buku with a touring exhibition from Yirrkala, Balnhdhurr - A Lasting Impression. Now, I live in South Hedland, WA and work at Spinifex Hill Studio. My art has always had a huge influence from my Yolngu heritage. What I create is both old and new stories using traditional and non-traditional mediums. I only paint the Rirratjingu clan designs, which is my mother's clan and the designs and stories that I inherited. I love to be able to share my knowledge and culture whenever the opportunity arises."
ABOUT THE PRODUCT:
This product was made in collaboration with Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia (AACHWA) as part of the Make It Real project. Make It Real is a dedicated project created in response to the 'Fake Art Harms Culture' campaign, with the aim to develop certified, culturally authentic Indigenous products and souvenirs.
Images and text courtesy of AACHWA - Make it Real.
This item is available in Store at Midland Junction Arts Centre and Mundaring Arts Centre.
