Yalmakany Marawili is an artist from North East Arnhem Land, born into a distinguished lineage of cultural leaders and artists. She is the daughter of celebrated senior artist Mrs M Wirrpanda and legendary Madarrpa leader Wakuthi Marawili and sister to celebrated artist Djambawa Marawili AM. Since settling in Yirrkala in 2022, she has dedicated herself to painting full-time at Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Art Centre, drawing on her deep cultural knowledge to depict the saltwater estates and bush resources of her Country. Her works combine intricate detail and vibrant expression to celebrate Yolŋu knowledge systems. Recognised for her artistry, Yalmakany’s work was selected for the 2023 NATSIAA Awards and has been shown in the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Installation view, Yalmakany Marawili, Goŋ-Wapitja – the hand that holds the digging stick, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney (31 January – 1 March 2025).
Ganguri, 2023, 3546-23, earth pigments on Stringybark, 101 x 81 cm
YALMAKANY MARAWILI
Madarrpa Clan, Yirrkala, Australia
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Goŋ-Wapitja – the hand that holds the digging stick, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney
Lukunydja - Bountiful, Aboriginal & Pacific Art, Sydney
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
GATHERING: Weaving the Collective in Yolngu Art, Cross Art Projects, Sydney
Dharpa (Wood), Everywhen Art, Victoria
Top End Ochre, Everywhen Art, Victoria
20/20 A Sense of Place, Everywhen Art, Victoria
Spring Salon, Everywhen Art, Victoria
YALMAKANY & GURRUNDUL MARAWILI, Annandale Galleries, Sydney
AWARDS / RESIDENCIES
Wynne Prize (finalist), Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
42nd Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (finalist), Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin
41st Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (finalist), Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin
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