Illustration based on Ms N. Yunupiŋu <em>Dhambaliŋu ga Munhaŋaniŋ</em> 2002. <br/>
Proposed acquisition. © Estate of Ms N. Yunupiŋu, courtesy of Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala <br /><br/>
Illustration based on Eunice Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu <em>I am a mermaid,/em> 2020, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Purchased with funds donated by Barbara Hay, 2021. © Eunice Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu, courtesy of Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala<br/>

Wednesday Work of the Week: The Gecko and the Mermaid: Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu and Her Sister

Wed 2 Mar 22, 9.15am–9.30am

Illustration based on Ms N. Yunupiŋu <em>Dhambaliŋu ga Munhaŋaniŋ</em> 2002. <br/> Proposed acquisition. © Estate of Ms N. Yunupiŋu, courtesy of Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala <br /><br/> Illustration based on Eunice Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu <em>I am a mermaid,/em> 2020, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Purchased with funds donated by Barbara Hay, 2021. © Eunice Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu, courtesy of Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala<br/>
Past program

Free entry

This program takes place virtually

Levels 3-8

Join an NGV Educator for a short and lively introduction to one work from the NGV Collection and exhibitions. To have your questions answered about the Wednesday Work of the Week during the program send them in advance to education.bookings@ngv.vic.gov.au.

A program recording will also be available to access online for booked participants for one week.

The Gecko and the Mermaid: Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu and Her Sister

This week, we explore The Gecko and the Mermaid: Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu and Her Sister, NGV’s summer exhibition for kids of all ages. Get to know the artwork and stories of artists Ms N Yunupiŋu and her sister Eunice Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu, and learn about Yolŋu art, culture and language through the exhibition’s interactive displays.

Duration: 15 mins

Cost: Free

Learning objectives

  • Identify key features of the exhibition and their connections to Yolŋu culture
  • Describe the way audiences can interact with the displays within the exhibition space
  • Discuss the stories and ideas that inspired Ms N Yunupiŋu and Eunice Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu to produce the artworks displayed in the exhibition
Learn Primary Virtual The Gecko and the Mermaid