'Life in the Billabong' - Robbie Maralngurra

Title: Life in the Billabong Artist: Robbie Maralngurra Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Region: Gunbalanya, West Arnhem Land Year: 2026 Note: This artwork comes stretched on wooden frame Artwork Description: Long-necked turtles stretch their heads through the waters as fish between them. a glimpse into the life among the lily pads, this original artwork brings together freshwater animals in a richly detailed scene. Their flowing shapes lead the eye across the canva, revealing smaller fish and intricate patterns along the way. About the Artist: Robbie is the sone of Terry an Josephine Maralngurra and learnt the art of painting from his father and uncles, developing his skils through knowledge shared within his family. Robbie creates detaled artworks featuring fine lineework and intricae crosshatching, as seen in the turtles, fish and lily pads of his freshwater scene.