Graham Badari

Badari was raised by the renowned Aboriginal Australian artist Djawida Nadjongorle but credits the late Thompson Yulidjirri as his greatest influence.

"[3] Badari draws inspiration from many things including his environment as well djang (ancestral creation stories) from both his father and mother country, Djurika.

[5] Badari's fascination and fervent belief in the presence of spirit beings are not only expressed in his art but are also an essential part of his cultural heritage.

While they stay committed to drawing sacred designs and telling historical knowledge following the rock art tradition, they also have made artistic innovations.

[5] Badari's paintings draw influence from the rock art heritages at Injalak Hill, though they occasionally have drawn comparison to imagery of western science fiction and fantasy genres.

Badari's attention to detail with his work is unmatched, by painting rarrk, a sacred ceremonial design, he is depicting his cultural heritage.

[5] Along with paintings on paper and bark, Badari has also produced lithographs and etchings, working with master-printmakers including Basil Hall, Andrew Sinclair[7] and Martin King.

[10] Mimi's are the original spirit beings that taught Aboriginal people the necessary skills to survive, along with sacred ceremonies, dances, and songs.

[10] In 2017, as part of a crowdfunding campaign, Graham Badari, Gabriel Maralngurra, and Benson (Isaiah) Nagurrgurrba would produce ethical Flip-flops in partnership with the Fair Trade company, Etiko, created as an alternative to unauthorized designs mimicking the style of Aboriginal artists.

The artworks in this book feature diverse species of birdlife engaged in their daily activities, with each depiction showcasing the unique qualities and characteristics of the avian subjects.

Namarrkon is a highly esteemed ancestral being in the mythology of the Kunwinjku people of Western Arnhem Land, occupies a crucial position in the creation narrative of the region during the Dreamtime.

Revered as the Lightning Man, Namarrkon is credited with the creation of thunder by the forceful descent of stone axes upon the earth.

Additionally, Namarrkon serves as the guardian of the laws and principles that govern the region, embodying the rich cultural heritage of the Kunwinjku people.

[15] Gunbalanya, a community located in West Arnhem Land, Australia, has traditional harvesting techniques for preparing bark paintings.

Once the bark is dry, a banana knife and sandpaper are used to make it smooth, and the group gathers their ochres and brushes to begin their work.

For the non-Indigenous artists, meeting Indigenous people and experiencing Kunwinjku art and culture on traditionally owned country was an exceptional experience that has permeated their work over time.

A rare agreement was struck between Gabriel Maralngurra and Graham Barari, who gave permission to Guan Wei and Peter Walsh to use some of their iconic motifs.