Kumanjayi [deceased] Cherel was born at Jalnganjoowa, c.1920, an area close to the original homestead of one of the longest established cattle stations in the Kimberley, Fossil Downs. He was a respected artist and key elder of the Gooniyandi language group, and instrumental in the retention of Law ceremony at Muludja Community. The artist believed that painting was an important means for documenting his people’s culture.

Imanara - translated as “Big Country” – is an area located between Fossil Downs Station and Lansdowne. “In the old days they used to put a dead man’s body inside tree. This is where my grandfather was put. There are hills on both side and a tree in the middle.” Artist’s Statement