Untitled 2006

The YULPARITJA collection translates the work of five key artists from the Bidyadanga Indigenous art movement. Their work highlights their recent history by combining their desert heritage with their saltwater experience: desert iconography is portrayed in the rich blues, greens and reds of the coastal landscape. Designer Rugs is honoured to have been given the opportunity to interpret the work of these artists to create this vibrant collection of handknot rugs.

UNTITLED 2006 is based on artwork by Daniel Walbidi. Daniel Walbidi comes from a small coastal community 250km south of Broome called Bidyadanga. At the age of 16 Daniel actively sought to exhibit his work. He was painting on wood board, old doors, off cuts and anything he could find to express himself. He urged the elderly people in the community to start painting so that he could learn about his people’s history and cultural background. He has since become initiated and continues to paint and exhibit his work around Australia.