New Works from Ngukurr Arts in the Lambert Gallery

Ngukurr At Senta im la Sauth-Is Arnhem Land boda, wan said la Ropa Riba. Im pleis weya loda difren klen en langgus mob bin gaman jidan mijimit. Ola langgus neim im Ngalakgan, Ngandi, Nunggubuyu (Wubuy), Wägilak, Ritharrngu, Marra, Alawa, Warndarrang, Rembarrnga, en Mangarrayi.

Ngukurr Art Centre is based in a remote community in South-East Arnhem Land, overlooking the Roper River. It is a place where lots of different clans and language groups came together, including Ngalakgan, Ngandi, Nunggubuyu (Wubuy), Wägilak, Ritharrngu, Marra, Alawa, Warndarrang, Rembarrnga, and Mangarrayi.

Longtaim they bin jidan gulijap la riba en afta det fladwarra thei bin wandi jidan ontop la hil. Burrum dis hil yu gin luk burdiwan kantri. Yu gin luk det sangudan la riba en det Walmaja hil du. 

Ngukurr was established after the floods in 1940s caused the Roper River Mission to relocate to the top of Ngukurr hill. From the top of the hill you can see incredible views of this beautiful country, from the sunsets over the Roper River to the impressive scenery of Walmaja hill. 

Ola atis ma gadim strongbala nyingaya burrum alabat koltja en ol pipurl. Ebirribodi la dis at senta gadim difrendifren stail ba peinting. Thei numu yusim det olwei bla peinting thei peintim nyuwei gada loda burdiwan kala. 

Ngukurr Arts paintings reflect the artists’ strong connections to their culture and the unique history of this community. Our artists are known for combining their traditional knowledge and connection to country with modern techniques and vibrant colours.