Jack Roy

Artist

Son of senior artists Lily Roy and Roy Rewa Jack continues to paint and carve his Malarra clan designs. This includes Jack’s totem the Larratitja (barracuda). 

Jack is one of the few speakers of the critically endangered Yan-nhangu language and features alongside his family in the highly acclaimed documentary film Big Boss: The Last Leader of the Crocodile Islands.

Jack worked at the art centre as the boat captain and overseeing material harvesting for many years. Today Jack works with the Crocodile Island Rangers based in Milingimbi. 

Birth
06/11/1971

Language
Yan-nhaŋu

Clan
Maḻarra

Homeland
Murrungga

Artist’s Work

Milingimbi Art and Culture Aboriginal Corporation

The Milingimbi Art and Culture Aboriginal Corporation is a community owned Art Centre that maintains an important position in the national art and cultural arena. Milingimbi Art and Culture has a long history of producing works steeped in active cultural practice such as barks, ceremonial poles, carvings and weavings. Works from Milingimbi are integral to important collections in many National and International institutions.

 

Contact us

A: Lot 53 Gadupu Rd, Milingimbi via Winellie, NT 0822
P: (+61) 8987 9888
E: art@milingimbiart.com

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

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