On October 5, 2018, Anindilyakwa Arts project officers, Maicie Lalara and Annabel Amagula, along with Art Director, Aly de Groot, travelled overseas for the first time, to Indonesia, for several professional and skills development opportunities. First stop from their Island home was to another Island, Bali .to learn batik and plant dying techniques with Threads…
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Maicie Lalara, is the team leader for Umbakumba Community at Anindilyakwa Arts on Groote Eylandt, off the coast of East Arnhem Land. In the next few weeks, the new Umbakumba art space will open on Umbakumba beach. Here are a few words from Maicey and snaps from this weeks Umbakumba dyeing day. Hello, my name…
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In early October for two weeks, senior Anindilyakwa artists Maicey Lalara & Annabel Amagula will travel with art director Aly de Groot to Indonesia for skills development in natural dyeing. This skills development will continue a long tradition of cultural exchange between the Anindilyakwa & Indonesia. Upon return to community Maicey & Annabel plan to…
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‘Story Bag’ – Woven Sari Silk & Ghost Net pulled from the Arafura Sea We’re thrilled to announce that senior Angurgu artist Annabel Amagula has been nominated for the prestigious Woolahra Small Sculpture Prize, an annual award held in Sydney. Established in 2001, the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize attracts strong support from artists, collectors and critics…
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Maicey Lalara, Abby & Celina celebrating an incredible weekend in Darwin! It’s a wrap! A big congratulations to the artists and team who worked tirelessly to make our time Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair wonderful. Thank you to all our customers for valuing everyone’s hard work and talent with many of you returning more than once. A huge…
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