Barney Ellaga
Barney Ellaga was born around 1939, South of Ngukurr, on the Roper River in East Arnhem Land. This was also the homeland of the renowned Ginger Riley.He is a senior lawman of the Alawa community. His work is abstract and saturated in colour. Each line represents a different aspect of his country. The influence of Ginger Riley is recognisable however he employs a special brush technique that is uniquely his own. He has had several successful solo exhibitions and is represented in a number of major Australian Public Galleries and private collections.
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