Mornington Island Wrapping Paper with “Thundi” Artwork by Dolly Loogatha

ARTIST: Thunduyingathui Bangaa Dolly Loogatha, born 1946, is from the Kayardild language group of Bentinck Island. She paints at Mornington Island Art. Her fellow Bentinck Island artists have enjoyed great critical and commercial success since 2005, when they began painting at the Art Centre, with Loogatha joining them a few years later. The vibrant colours and rich textures of their works have captivated audiences in Australia and internationally.

ARTWORK DETAILS: Thundi, 2010, synthetic polymer paint on linen, 1210 x 910 mm.

ARTWORK STORY: This is Thundi. There is a big river there and it’s a good place to shelter in bad weather.