Hedley Brian, Merlemerle (Butterfly) interviewed by AINSLIE TEMPLETON

interviewed by AINSLIE TEMPLETON

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Hedley Brian, Merlemerle (Butterfly) interviewed by AINSLIE TEMPLETONArtist: Hedley Brian Title: Merlemerle (Butterfly) Year: 2024 Materials: Carved Wooden Sculpture with ochre pigment Size: 300mm x 270mm x 130mm Hedley Brian is the younger brother of acclaimed senior artist Lena Yarinkura. He works across many areas in the community including as a community development supervisor. Hedleys homeland is around the Ankabarrbirri outstation and his clan, Bununggu. Hedleys art is playful, experimental and has a great sense