Image: Noŋgirrŋa Marawili, Baratjala, 2021, Natural earth pigments and recycled print toner on composite board, 104 x 122cm. Courtesy: the artist and Alcaston Gallery.

Highly esteemed Yolŋu artist and Madarrpa elder, Noŋgirrŋa Marawili is regarded as one of Australia’s most important contemporary artists.

Using natural materials such as earth ochres combined with a striking use of pink ink from recycled print toner cartridges, Marawili’s practice alludes to her strong cultural and familial ties, whilst simultaneously revealing her own visceral experience and knowledge of the land and stories of north-east Arnhem Land.

In August 2022, Alcaston Gallery presents a significant body of new work by Marawili, including paintings on bark, composite timber board, paper and larrakitj poles, that reveal and celebrate the evolution of Marawili’s practice and her influences over the course of her artistic career.

Opening Event: Thursday 11 August, 4.30 – 6.30pm