Originally from Maningrida, in Central Arnhem Land, Marina Mardilanj works on bark, a very important practice in death ceremonies. For the aborigines of Arnhem Land, the spirits of the dead and the unborn are found in the marshes, rivers and streams where the barramundi live and freight. With their fins, they create veritable nests on the seabed. During funeral ceremonies, the participants symbolically recreate these nests where they wash off their body paint as part of purifying ritual libations.

Collections:    
Artbank, Sydney. 
National Australian Art Gallery, Canberra. 
Thomas Vroom Collection.