‘I live with my family on the side of the Daly River that is famous for its barramundi. For hundreds of years our people have caught barramundi fish in the Daly River. We used to use woven nets but now we use fishing lines to catch them. We take them home and cook them in the coals and share them with family. We feel lucky living next to this big river.’ – Artist's statement.

Louise Pandella
Louise Pandella (Ngangi’wumirri people) was born at Wurnbal on the banks of the Daly River, Northern Territory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in teaching from the University of Melbourne. The artist is married and the mother of seven children. This work was painted in Nauiyu (Daly River, Victoria Daly, Northern Territory), where she still lives with her extended family.