REBEKAH NYALKBA Bolk Mirrk Jiyi (Meeting Place)

Rebekah Nyalkba’s painting, Bolk Mirrk Jiyi ("a meeting place on Jawoyn"), reflects her deep connection to her Jawoyn heritage and ancestral land. The artwork symbolises the intersection of people, culture, and sacred country, representing both a physical and spiritual meeting place where traditions and stories are shared.

Inspired by her upbringing in the Northern Territory, Rebekah draws on her immersion in Jawoyn culture, language, and teachings. Through vibrant colours and dynamic forms, the piece honours the land and the strength of community, bridging the past with the present. Bolk Mirrk Jiyi invites viewers to engage with the richness of Aboriginal culture and the enduring power of storytelling and tradition.

51 x 51 cm

Acrylic on canvas