2015 » Australia » Objects

The Dilly Bag

This Dilly Bag, woven by Frances Djulbing, is in the tradition of her Yolngu people from North Eastern Armhem Land. The techniques used in the weaving of the bag have been passed through the continuous lineage of the oldest culture on the planet.

Exhibiting artists / ateliers

• Francis Djulbing

Specialization: actor, sculptor
Teaching activities: Djulibing is committed to teaching her children and grandchildren the techniques and stories she learned from her parents.
Participation in other important exhibitions: She is best known for playing the lead female role in 10 Canoes, the 2006 film by Rolf de Heer and Peter Djigirr, and was the subject of Darlene Johnson’s documentary River of No Return. Recently, Djulibing worked as associate producer on Charlie’s Countr
Additional information: Currently residing about 10 km from Ramingining in North Eastern Arnhem Land, Djulibing is the Chairperson of the Bula’bula Arts Aboriginal Corporation, as well as being a mother, grandmother, actor, weaver, linguist, translator, educator and comedian.

Exhibiting works

• Co-Created by Michael Kantor and Tom E. Lewis: (The Shadow King), Malthouse Theatre (Malthouse Theatre), 2013, Director: Directed by Michael Kantor, Associate director: Melodie Reynolds-Diarra Set design: Paul Jackson, Michael Kantor & David Miller Costume & props design: Ruby Langton-Batty Lighting design: Paul Jackson Sound design: Kelly Ryall Film: Natasha Gadd, Rhys Graham & Murray Lui Music consultant: Iain Grandage Musical arrangements and direction: John Rodgers Dramaturgy: Marion Potts ; Identification of exhibit: object ;
  Comments: The Shadow King is a majestic and timeless reworking of Shakespeare’s King Lear that speaks to the history and current circumstances of Indigenous Australia.