Bark Paintings
A Secondary Eye has strong expertise in the field of First Nations bark paintings, and has placed some of the best examples in international collections. Amongst the artists whose work we have presented at our gallery space in Brisbane were John Mawurndjul, David Malangi, Mick Kubarkku, Naminapu Maymuru-White and Peter Maralwanga.
Mick Kubarkku
Mongerrh
1996
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
186 by 58 cm
Balil Balil
Sacred Yam Ceremony
1950s
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
75 by 39 cm
David Malangi
Wedu (Cat Fish), Yalurr (Sea Snake), Yapal (Toothed Flounder)
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
35 by 88 cm
Charles Boyun
Mortuary Rites
c.1965
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
85 by 35 cm
Dhaginyinawuy
Bunumbarr
c.1966
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
90 by 45 cm
Robin Nganjmirra
Brolga with other animals
c.1985
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
86 by 81 cm