Further learning

Artist statements

The artists of ngaratya tell us about their works.

‘ngaratya’ Education Resource

This highly accessible education resource has been created to support teachers and students to engage with the themes and narratives offered within ngaratya. We present ideas, provocations, insights and activities. This resource offers educational pathways that are easily scalable to suit a broad cross section of age groups and curriculums.

‘ngaratya’ artists panel discussion, Bunjil Place

This recorded panel discussion at Bunjil Place Gallery features ngaratya artists Nici Cumpston, Kent Morris, Raymond Zada, Adrianne Semmens and Zena Cumpston discussing the exhibition and their travels together on Country.

Links for teachers to help students engage with themes within ‘ngaratya’

These further resources directly correspond with the themes and content of ngaratya to assist educators in classroom explorations.

Where is Barkandji/Barkindji Country?

This map utilises the language, social and nation groups as represented in the AIATSIS-produced Indigenous map of Australia.

Baaka Herald

The Baaka Herald was created by artist Raymond Zada with Zena Cumpston. It is a collation of many of the news stories and community voices from the past several years related to the plight of our Baaka/Barka.

Abundance

An informative take-home resource made by Zena Cumpston. Presented as part of her artworks in ngaratya, it illuminates many aspects of plant knowledge passed down across millennia on Barkandji/Barkindji Country.

Gina Fairley from ArtsHub reviews ‘ngaratya’, Bunjil Place Gallery

A lyrical and beautiful exhibition that reminds us to step lightly on Country.

Baaka: The Forgotten River learning journey

This learning resource was created by the National Museum as part of Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Mueller’s touring exhibition Baaka: The Forgotten River.

Welcome in language from Barkindji/Malyangapa artist David Doyle

David Doyle introduces us to Barkindji/Barkandji language as part of the Barkindji Ways of Being recorded conversation.

Barkindji Ways of Being

A series of conversations amplifying the rich Indigenous systems of knowledge that persist in Country.

Eucalyptusdom podcast, Powerhouse museum

Featuring ngaratya artists David Doyle, Nici Cumpston and Zena Cumpston talking about their work

Krystal de Napoli episodes of ‘Indigenuity’ on RRR that feature ‘ngaratya’

Opening special feature
Raymond Zada special feature
Nici Cumpston special feature
Indigenuity special on water

Water Watch Radio interview with Uncle Leroy Johnson

Uncle Leroy Johnson from The Waterbag Band speaks with Dan Schultz from Water Watch Radio about his precious Baaka and activism though music.

The Essential Introduction to Aboriginal Art: 25 Facts

This chapter is an excellent starting point for anyone engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content in the classroom.

Emu Sky: Aboriginal Knowledge – Past, Present and Future Conversations

Curated by Zena Cumpston, this exhibition also included ngaratya artists David Doyle and Nici Cumpston and explored many corresponding themes related to ngaratya.

Caring for Country: in conversation

Recorded live at the Australia Museum for Vivid Sydney in June 2023, ngaratya artists Zena Cumpston and David Doyle discuss their connection to Country and how it impacts their work.