Miwatj Yolŋu– Sunrise People Exhibition Publication

Miwatj Yolŋu translates to ‘sunrise people’ in Yolŋu Matha (Yolŋu tongue). 

Bundanon has produced a stunning publication documenting a landmark exhibition season Miwatj Yolŋu – Sunrise People (presented at Bundanon October 2023 –February 2024). 

Miwatj Yolŋu  explored storytelling, ecology and materiality in the works of 13 artists from the Yirrkala Community in East Arnhem Land.

This publication features a response to the exhibition from Nici Cumpston, poetry by Jeanine Leane and Charmaine Papertalk Green, and traditional song from the Ŋaymil clan, Barbara Ŋuliny Ganambarr, Merrkiyawuy Dhaḻuḻu Ganambarr 

Featured Artists:
Ms N Marawili
Dhambit Munuŋgurr
Gaypalani Waṉambi
Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda
Muluymuluy Wirrpanda
Djirrirra Wunuŋmurra
Djakaŋu Yunupiŋu
Nyapanyapa Yunupiŋu
Wanapati Yunupiŋu 

The Mulka Project: 
Ruby Djikarra Alderton
Ishmael Marika
Patrina Munuŋgurr
Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu 

Edited by Rachel Kent 

Hardcover176 pages
280 x 230 mm
Printed in Australia 

Learn more about the exhibition