This is a new dance work in development by Rosealee Pearson that choreographically explores the crying of songlines (milkarri), referred to as song spirals in North East Arnhem Land.
Offering an experience of the ancient songs and dances (buŋgul) that act as a guide for Yolŋu people. This work is an interpretation of the groundbreaking book by the Gay’wu Group of Women.
Rosealee Pearson
Rosealee Pearson is a Yolŋu woman who lives and works in Yirrkala, Northern Territory. A multi-disciplinary artist she is passionate advocate for First Nations artists.
Rosealee provides a range of services in East Arnhem Land, as a Talent Agent, Director, Producer, Artistic Director, Curator, Cultural Consultant & Tour Manager amongst other things.
Miwatj Yolŋu – Sunrise People
This event is part of Bundanon’s public program for current exhibition Miwatj Yolŋu – Sunrise People.
Miwatj Yolŋu – Sunrise People explores storytelling, ecology and materiality in the works of Yolŋu artists from the Yirrkala Community in East Arnhem Land. Presenting both senior and emerging artists from across the Yirrkala region, the exhibition highlights the centrality of weather patterns and ecological systems within Yolŋu culture.
Discover the full program of events as part of the exhibition season here.
