Yarrkalpa—Hunting Ground, Parnngurr Area shows an area 370 kilometres around Parnngurr Community. It is as if the artists were looking down on the land. Two white lines representing the Wanari creek and Parnngurr River were painted first, then each of the eight artists painted their area at a particular time of the year.

Look at a Google map of the area and discuss how the painting and map are similar and/or different.

Look for:

  • Wanari creek and Parnngurr River

  • trees and plants

  • burnt spinifex

  • suggestions of different seasons

  • symbols frequently used by Australian Aboriginal artists

  • major lines and shapes

  • the section painted by each artist.

  • What colours were traditionally used in Aboriginal artworks?

  • How were these colours made?

  • What colours are used in Yarrkalpa—Hunting Ground?

  • Why are these colours different to those used long ago?

What would be the advantages and disadvantages to collaborating in the way these artists have?