Proudly Yolngu: Bula’ Bula Arts, is situated in Ramingining within Gurrwiliny (Arafura Wetlands) and is part of Northeast Arnhem Land. Its mission is to foster Yolngu culture. Bula’bula represents strong professional artists producing high quality art works telling stories of cultural lore learned through song and dance. The name Bula’Bula refers to the message embodied in the song cycle of the areas a principal creative being, Garrtjambal the giant red kangaroo. More literally, it translates as the tongue, or voice of the kangaroo. The song cycles teach the cultural laws which govern Yolngu Society. This exhibition reflects the characters of the artist and their dynamic and powerful inheritance and innovative story telling

This exhibition was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.

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Curated by Slavica Zavkovic