Jukujpurru
Jukujpurru is a Walmajarri word meaning your son, daughter, nephew or niece and belongs to the categories of Family & People.
This artwork marks a new chapter for Jalayimiya.
Created by my daughter, Ngoorloona, Jukujpurru is her debut artwork for the label and represents the continuation of creativity, culture & storytelling through the next generation.
At the heart of her artwork is water.
A self-confessed water baby, Ngoorloona created the piece as a reflection of the different parts of her identity. It is a nod to her Gooniyandi heritage and connection to Country bordering the Fitzroy River, alongside an ode to her Māori & Cook Islander heritage and the waters of Polynesia.
For the collection, her original artwork has been mirrored across the garments, transforming the flowing forms into a striking linear pattern while preserving the movement of the original piece.
Jukujpurru is family, water & identity woven together. A daughter's artwork stepping into Jalayimiya and carrying its story into the next generation.