Spiritwayarts

 Artist profile

Jeremy "Mudjai" Devitt

Born 1974 in Armidale, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia.

Descendent of Nganyaywana, Dhaingutti, Gumbainga, English, Irish and Scottish nations.

Skin : Bangadi

Skin name : Djapana (sunset) 

I paint in the spiritway of painting, taught to me by my Uncle Joseph Baird Wallace of Ramingining, Arnhemland, Northern Territory who was taught by Uncle David Malangi, also of Ramingining.

We paint for the dead people. The knowledge passed down to me is represented in my paintings, dancing, didjerdoo playing and storytelling. I am willing to share to all who are interested. When i paint it makes me strong, it reminds me of my connection to Mother Earth, Grandmother Moon, Father Sun and Grandfather Universe. It reminds me of my connection to plants, animals and other people. Each one of my paintings is like a page from our bible. My hope for the future is that the western world can learn proper respect for Mother Earth and the world's Indigenous people and help them maintain their cultural lore, language and heritage.

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 Solo Exhibitions :

  • 2006 Hudiksvalls Museum,

 Sweden

  •  2006 Flermaheert Gallery / Dreamweb.nl

 Groningen, The Netherlands

  •  2006 Destination Downunder Festival / Dreamweb.nl

 The Hague, The Netherlands

  •  2005 Rougould Festival,

 Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  •  2005 Påarps Library,

 Helsingborg, Sweden

  •  2004 Röda Sten Cultural Centre,

 Gothenburg, Sweden

  •  1998 Dolphin Pavillion

 Sydney, Australia

 

Collaborative Exhibitions :

  • 2009 Northern Rivers Community Gallery,

"Men's Buisness"

Ballina, NSW, Australia

  •  2007 Eora Centre,

Sydney, Australia

  •  2006 Outback Centre Gallery,

With Walangari Kantawarre

Sydney, Australia

  • 2002 Byron Bay Youth Centre,

With Uncle Joseph Baird Wallace

Byron Bay, Australia

  • 1997 Yarrawarra Aboriginal Corporation,

Wadjar Arts Group

Coffs Harbour, Australia

  • 1995 Park Beach Plaza,

Gungali Arts and Craft Group

Coffs Harbour, Australia

  • 1994 Coffs Harbour Council Chambers,

Gungali Arts and Craft Group

Coffs Harbour, Australia

 

Commissions Wall Murals :

2001 Arts Factory Lodge, Byron Bay, N.S.W. Australia

2001 Peter Pan Backpackers, Byron Bay N.S.W.

2001 Boambee Primary School, Toormina N.S.W.

2000 Bonville Primary School, Bonville N.S.W.

1999 Orara High School, Coffs Harbour N.S.W.

1997 St Augustines Primary School, Coffs Harbour N.S.W.

1997 Coffs Harbour Primary School, Coffs Harbour N.S.W.

1997 Orara High School, Coffs Harbour N.S.W.

1996 Second stage of mural Tyalla Primary School, Coffs Harbour N.S.W.

1996 Jetty High School, Coffs Harbour N.S.W.

1995 Tyalla Primary School, Coffs Harbour N.S.W.

1994 Toormina High School, Toormina N.S.W.

 

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