Mandy Naranatjil “Emu Story” Original Acrylic Painting on Paper 58cm x 76.5cm

Description

Original painting!

Artist: Mandy Naranatjil
Title: “Emu Story”
Size/Medium 58cm x 76.5cm
Certificate of authenticity (COA): YES

Mornington Island artist Mandy Naranatjil

Born :1961 Deceased: 2022
Language: Lardil
Home: Langungangi – Sydney Island : QLD

Biography

My father was born in Langungani, Sydney Island. His name is Lindsay Roughsey. He was one of the great craftsmen and artists that started up the art centre here on Mornington Island. My mother was also a Lardil woman from Birri. We grew up living in the old village in those days. The village was destroyed by a big cyclone and we lived in tents for years before a new town was built. Those were hard but good old days. I have 3 grown up daughters now with lots of grandkids and now great grand kids! I love coming to the art centre, it makes me feel closer to the old people, especially my old dad.

Sadly, Mandy passed away in 2022.