Indra Prudence
Indra Prudence – 'Marebu (Woven Pandanus Mat)', 2023
Burarra (Martay), Northern Territory.
Indria grew up in Maningrida and has been teaching in Maningrida for the past 20 years. She learnt to weave from her mum's grndmother and has been weaving consistently since 2007. Indra notes, 'I love weaving because I can teach how to keep culture strong.'
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Marrawuddi x Craft
June 23 – September 12
Craft has partnered with Marrawuddi Arts & Culture to present the works of 10 artists from Kakadu and West Arnhem regions. Alongside our main gallery exhibition Yarn, this showcase celebrates work across multiple traditional practices including painting, weaving and sculpture.
Betty Milliken / Christine Munyarryun / Dorothy Bunibuni / Indra Prudence / Jemma Yibbruruana / Roberta (Yulyulmarra) Wurrkidj / Shirley Wurrkidj / Simplicia England / Sylvia Campion / Zelda Wurigir
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Marrawuddi Arts & Culture is a vibrant art centre and gallery, owned and governed by the Mirarr Traditional Owners. Engaging over 500 artists from in and around Kakadu, Marrawuddi Arts & Culture showcases the culture of the Kakadu and West Arnhem region. The art centre supports artists across different disciplines such as painting, screen-printing, weaving, photography and sculpture.
Marrawuddi is the Kundjeyhmi word for White Belly Sea-Eagle, a bird commonly found around Kakadu and West Arnhem Land.
Marrawuddi Arts & Culture are member of the Indigenous Art Code and ANKA (Arnhem, Northern and Kimberley Artists), the peak advocacy and support body for Aboriginal artists and Art Centres across Northern Australia.
Material: pandanus (pandanus spiralis) and natural dyes
Dimensions: 80cm
Cat. no: 1819 - 23