Mulloo
"Sound of Thunder"
Known only by his traditional name, Mulloo is a Worimi Nungar man, with a deep connection to culture through both his mother’s and father’s families. Mullo spent his first eight years with his mother’s family in Western Australia and then his later childhood years in the Worimi country of his father. His maternal and paternal grandfathers were initiated men who spoke the language of their country and greatly influenced Mulloo’s early years. His mother shared with him the stories of the featherfoot people from her country.
Mulloo has painted since he was a young boy, often beside his father who taught him the beginnings of a technique Mulloo has adapted into his own. The intricate fine dotting of Mulloo’s works is his signature style.
His paintings reflect the totems of both Nungar and Worimi country.
The crocodile is the totems of the Yamadgi people from Nungar country and the sun shark represents the Worimi people (from the border with Birupi country). The creator, Biami also features in many of Mulloo’s works.