Cross-hatching (Rarrk)
Duration: 05:11 minutes
Duration: 05:11 minutes

But there is from long ago another history which the bark paintings do not forget. The cross-hatching is only what we see on the surface, like the skin.

Mawurndjul is a master of rarrk (cross-hatching), a painting method that is imbued with sacred knowledge. The materials used are all collected on Country and have particular significance to the artist.