Songs of the River

Yvonne Bell

I am a Minang Noongar/Ngadju artist from Yarramoup (Jerramugup) and Banjelungup (Bremer Bay) in the great southern region of WA. I currently live in Boorloo (Perth).

My artwork is inspired by my home Country. I use bright colours in my artwork to reflect the vibrant colours of home, including the beautiful wildflowers and the crystal blue water.

“Songs of the River” shows the place where I spent as a child with my brothers and sisters along the river. We spent time together climbing over rocks, looking for food and exploring. As we walked along the river with our Mummy, we watched and listened as she taught us how to find bush food and care for Country.