Jilamara by Jean Baptiste Apuatimi

Jean recreated and interpreted body-painting designs used in Tiwi Ceremony through her art:

“All my paintings are ceremony, same like this one. We Tiwi paint our bodies with ochre for ceremony. This is our body painting design. This is olden days painting. Long ago in the early days we put Yalinga (red ochre), Arrikininga (yellow ochre) and tutuyangini (white ochre) on our face and body for Pukumani (fineral) and Kulama (Yam) ceremonies. The bars going across are the Jilamara (body painting) we put across our stomach and chest. Sometimes we still do this. My husband taught me this style, he used to tell me story about that painting.” 

Blog posts

View all
FashionWhy Magpie Goose Prices Are Changing: Staying True to Ethical Fashion and First Nations Storytelling

Why Magpie Goose Prices Are Changing: Staying True to Ethical Fashion and First Nations Storytelling

Magpie Goose is increasing prices slightly to reflect rising manufacturing costs while staying committed to ethical fashion and First Nations storytelling.

Why We're Making Less This Year: The True Cost of Sustainable Fashion

Why We're Making Less This Year: The True Cost of Sustainable Fashion

This year, we’re making less, not because we want to, but because doing fashion the right way costs more. From fair artist licensing to local, ethical production, every garment we make is a labour ...

Being Visible Allies Every Day

Being Visible Allies Every Day

Every January 26, I wake up with a heavy heart. My day starts with introspection and sadness. I stay in bed a little longer, thinking about the history of this country and how it connects to me, my...