Raymond Bush
One of the original artists to establish Jilamara Arts and Crafts, Raymond Bush was instructed by his grandfather, Pakapanali Paddy Bush in Tiwi culture, language and painting from a young age. As is customary, he inherited his Country Paluwiyanga, from his father’s family a remote part of eastern Yermalner / Melville Island. In addition to Bush’s distinct style of jilamara / body paint designs he also jarrakalani / turtle, incorporates Tiwi wildlife into his paintings such as marntuwujini / dugong, tokwampuwi / birds and mupiti / fish.
Skin: Miyartuwi (Pandanus)
