Jeanelle Mamarika

b. 19/12/1978
language: Anindilyakwa 
community: Umbakumba

Jeanelle Mamarika is an Arts and Culture Officer at Umbakumba Art Centre, and an accomplished weaver, taught by her aunty and community Elder Edith Mamarika. Her artistic focus centers around traditional mediums such as mangkurrkwa (pandanus), resulting in functional and contemporary creations including flower baskets, bowls, belts, and earrings.

Jeanelle's significance as an artist extends beyond her skills, as she assumes a vital role as a teacher, passing down traditional practices to the younger generations in Umbakumba. Jeanelle's artistic achievements are noteworthy, including her participation in the esteemed Country to Couture event, where her 2020 design was acquired by Charles Darwin University.