ABSTRACT

This article takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding Aboriginal rock art artists, drawing together insights from the disciplines of archaeology and biography, as well as from Indigenous knowledge-holders, in order to explore the life and work of a relatively unknown rock painter from western Arnhem Land in Australia: Narlim (born c. 1909). His rock art at Warlkarr (Hawk Dreaming) in Kakadu National Park stands as subtle but powerful testament to his life, his family and unbroken connections to Country. Narlim’s art reveals the ways he creatively engaged with new knowledges and skills introduced by the newcomers to his Country, even as he asserted the enduring traditions and ongoing sovereignty of his people. By reading rock art as a historical source alongside other biographical material, in partnership with Traditional Owners of today, we offer a fresh and holistic approach to better understanding rock art.

摘要

本文采用跨学科的方法来了解土著岩画艺术家，汇集考古学和传记学科以及土著知识持有者的见解，以探索一位来自阿纳姆西部相对不为人知的岩画画家的生活和工作在澳大利亚的土地：Narlim（生于 1909 年）。他在卡卡杜国家公园的 Warlkarr (Hawk Dreaming) 进行的岩画艺术微妙而有力地证明了他的生活、他的家庭以及与乡村的不间断联系。Narlim 的艺术揭示了他创造性地利用新移民引入他的国家的新知识和技能的方式，即使他断言了他的人民的持久传统和持续主权。通过将岩画作为历史资料与其他传记材料一起阅读，