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Robert Fielding

'Looking deep within the eye of a person'

Robert Fielding on capturing the beauty and the essence of his people.

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Robert Fielding
Robert Fielding. Video length: 7 minutes
Betty Muffler
Betty Muffler, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Sammy Dodd
Sammy Dodd, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Illuwanti Ken
Illuwanti Ken, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Alec Baker
Alec Baker, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Hughie Cullinan
Hughie Cullinan, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Imatjala Curley
Imatjala Curley, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Ingrid Treacle
Ingrid Treacle, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Kathy Maringka
Kathy Maringka, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Linda Puna
Linda Puna, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Litja Brown
Litja Brown, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Maringka Burton
Maringka Burton, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Mary Katatjuku Pan
Mary Katatjuku Pan, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Puna Yanima
Puna Yanima, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Rita Rolley
Rita Rolley, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Stanley Douglas
Stanley Douglas, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Taylor Cooper
Taylor Cooper, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Betty Kuntiwa Pumani
Betty Kuntiwa Pumani, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Mantuwa Tjungarra George
Mantuwa Tjungarra George, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Kunmanara (Ngilan) Dodd
Kunmanara (Ngilan) Dodd, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Matjangka Nyukana Norris
Matjangka Nyukana Norris, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Nyurpaya Kaika Burton OAM
Nyurpaya Kaika Burton OAM, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Kunmanara (Tiger) Yaltangki
Kunmanara (Tiger) Yaltangki, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Tuppy Ngintja Goodwin
Tuppy Ngintja Goodwin, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
Yaritji Tjingila Young
Yaritji Tjingila Young, 2021 Robert Fielding. © Robert Fielding and Mimili Maku Arts
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Rebecca Ray reflects on Robert Fielding’s Mayatjara series, honouring songlines and intergenerational knowedge.
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