In this paper, we explore the social context of rock art creation through the lens of one woman’s childhood experiences in, what is now, Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. We reflect upon oral history interviews conducted over the last three years with Warrdjak Senior Traditional Owner Josie Gumbuwa Maralngurra and her childhood spent walking country with family. As a witness to vast numbers of rock paintings being created, and sometimes an active participant in that process, Josie’s memories provide rare insights into the social and cultural context of rock art practices during the late 1950s and early 1960s. We argue that Josie’s personal experiences provide solid evidence for both the educational role that rock art continued to play across the region during the 20th century and its role as a tool for helping to ensure intergenerational connection to country.

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儿童与岩石艺术：澳大利亚西部阿纳姆地的案例研究

在本文中，我们通过一位女性在澳大利亚北领地卡卡杜国家公园的童年经历来探讨岩画创作的社会背景。我们回顾了过去三年对 Wardjak 高级传统业主 Josie Gumbuwa Maralngurra 进行的口述历史访谈，她的童年是与家人一起在乡村度过的。作为大量岩画创作的见证者，有时也是这一过程的积极参与者，乔西的记忆为 1950 年代末和 1960 年代初岩画实践的社会和文化背景提供了难得的洞察力。