Archive for the ‘Yamaji Artists’ Category

Beau Simpson

Emerging Artist selected for Aurizon Commission

We wish to extend a congratulations to Beau Simpson and Lily-Mae Kerley for being the emerging artists selected by the local Aurizon branch to be commissioned for artwork on their two vehicles It’s great to see our young and emerging artists being approached and them taking up such opportunities Artwork stories Beau Simpson- The land […]

Performers keeping Language alive!

  ·WOW!…what an epic night we all had last night. There was so much anxiousness from all the performers last night but within all of that there was a strong sense of community support, encouragement, love of language, performance and story telling…all the elements that make for a memory laden event! After two years of […]

ART by Charmaine Papertalk Green and Mr John Kinsella

Just in…Newly published and released collaborative book of poetry by our very own director and artist Charmaine Papertalk Green and Mr John Kinsella “ART is the second collaborative poetry work from Charmaine Papertalk Green and John Kinsella. It is a formidable call and response piece that builds on the stunning dialogue the two authors began […]

The Star Dreaming – Seven Sisters – 2020 $1 Coin

Yamaji art are so proud to announce that after almost 3 years working with the mint that a limited edition coin has been released. The coin is adorned with artwork by Christine Collard – Seven Jijas.The coin shares the sky story of the Nyarluwarri (seven sisters) which is a cluster of stars in the constellation […]

Weaving Workshop with The Girls Academy

Yamaji Art take great pride in developing the skills and knowledge of the next generation through our community engagement opportunities and workshops. During the first week of July 2020 two of our weaving artists, Sheryl Green & Andrea Green-Ugle, facilitated a Weaving Workshop with the Geraldton Girls Academy. This workshop saw 9 participants learn traditional […]

Ceramics with Libby Rowland

Yamaji Art Artists were able to learn a new skill of Hand Building with clay, the Workshop was with Ceramics Artist Libby Rowland, she has many years experience of creating & teaching ceramics. It was a great day for all involved, the pieces were unique & the designs were amazing. The session was one day […]