Nathan Mundraby

Nathan Mundraby

Recently I met an aboriginal artist, Nathan Mundraby and I went to see his studio. To be honest I felt speechless in front of one of his paintings, The bird dreaming, the colors are just amazing and the use of gold gives to the painting a special reflection and a magnificent play of lights. Then I turned to another painting The Billabong tree, it is a masterpiece. If you look at the painting in the whole or if you pay attention to details you wonder how long it takes to paint it, and you feel the energy of the colors used and the artwork majesty. For their big size I would see them hanging on a wall in a big livingroom, in a villa or a big apartment somewhere around the world. I would recommend to see his artworks in person to understand why his paintings are so unique. 

Nathan Mundraby is a descendant of Jabulum Mandingalbay Clan – Yidinji Rainforest People and Lama Lama Tribe – Thaypan Country (Weipa South). He is also recognised and allowed to claim ownership to the Djirrbal Tribe – Ravenshoe/Upper Tully. Nathan is a 7th generation descendant of a proud Mandingalbay woman and Tablelands Yidinji/Djirrbal man. Nathan has the Djirrbal Indigenous given name of Midin (possum) given by his father’s mother – Dowiti Yarrakali. His Yidinji tribal name is Yabulam (black cane). He was named after a great tribal elder of generations past. Nathan was taught by his grandparents, parents and Aboriginal Elders of the ways of his ‘people’ through stories, dancing and art. 

 What the artist says about himself 

My name is Nathan Mundraby. I am an artist and a didgeridoo player. I have performed with Hugh Jackman and have been travelling the world for my art. If I can do it, so can you. Don’t give up just because you have a knock back. Look for positive people and trust in yourself. 

Nathan Mundraby