Journeys

Nandhu | Nyapanyapa

29 June 2020
North East Arnhem Land, Yirrkala

Nandhu (pronounced Naan-du) means ‘to be close’ in Wiradjuri language.

Nandhu takes you on a journey through some of our most iconic productions through interviews, articles, and behind-the-scenes video content. Learn about the extensive research processes that underpin the creative development of Bangarra’s productions, the connections to communites and the stories that have been shared.

This Nandhu experience focusses on the 2016 production Nyapanyapa, choreographed by Stephen Page and is inspired by the beautifully textured paintings of Yirrkala artist Nyapanyapa Yunupingu and the stories of Yolŋu Country.

Watch Excerpts from Nyapanyapa

Step inside the visual sphere of Nyapanyapa Yunupingu as you watch highlights from Bangarra’s production Nyapanyapa.

Meet the Clan

Through this image gallery, see how Stephen Page and the team of Dancers work in the studio, bringing Nyapanyapa to life one section at a time.

Return to Country

This mini documentary takes you inside Bangarra’s Return to Country experience in North East Arnhem Land.

Cultural Insights

This short film captures Nyapanyapa Yunipingu’s retelling of being attacked by a water buffalo in 1975 near her home in Arnhem Land. In 2008, the artist shared this terrifying ordeal on canvas with her famous painting Gatapangawuy Dhawu – Buffalo Story.

Yarn time with Will Stubbs

Listen to Will Stubbs, coordinator of the the Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Art Centre in Yirrkala talk about his work with Nyapanyapa Yunupingu and his personal learnings.

Listen to Nyapanyapa: Bush Apples

This hauntingly evocative and abstract track from Nyapanyapa speaks of the spirit of the bush apples hiding in the trees.