MERVYN STREET - UNTITLED
MERVYN STREET
UNTITLED, 2020
120 x 60 cm
Synthetic Polymer Paint on Canvas
REGION
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
PROVENANCE
Mangkaja Arts, NT
Cooee Art Leven, NSW
STORY
Mervyn Street is a Gooniyandi man. Gooniyandi is one of the two river groups from the country around Fitzroy Crossing. He was born at Louisa Downs Station. Mervyn speaks fluent Gooniyandi as well as English.
Mervyn is an accomplished author, illustrator, carver and painter. He has authored a book entitled ‘Know Your Granny’ about his country and his language. He has also co-produced the book entitled ‘At The River’. Mervyn has used his artwork extensively in the Yiyili School where he teaches his traditional language.
Mervyn is an important person for art and culture in Yiyili and Pull Out Springs communities and is a former Chairman of Mangkaja Arts.
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