Jocelyn was taught painting by her family during the Ŋarra cleansing ceremony in which clan designs are used as body paint.
The three colours used for art production by the Liyagawumirr, Garrawurra clan are associated with Djan’kawu sisters who travelled through North East Arnhem Land creainng spring water, country, languages, tribes and culture amongst Yolŋu people.
Jocelyn lives in Galiwin’ku (Elcho island) and is represented by Elcho Island Arts and Milingimbi Art and Culture.
Birth
04/06/1974
Clan
Garrawurra
Language group
Dhuwal
Homeland
Garriyak