Marilyn is a senior artist with profound cultural knowledge, which she incorporates into her textiles and design work.
An integral member of the Bábbarra Women’s Centre, Marilyn plays a versatile role in the studio, contributing to retail, printing, and designing. She has proudly represented Bábbarra at the Tarnanthi Art Fair in Adelaide, a highlight of her artistic journey.

Marilyn’s first design portrays the story of Lorrkkon (funeral log), a significant part of her family’s artistic legacy.

“This is the story of my great-great-grandfather and grandmother, both bark painters and Lorrkkon painters. I remember their stories and chose to make this my first design. My mother was also a weaver—she made pandanus hats, floormats, baskets, and dilly bags.”

Her lino print designs also depict Ranba (beach) and Yokkarra (fish), as well as Ngaduma (palm tree) and Barruar (seagull egg).

Marilyn lives in Manayingkarírra (Maningrida), where she was born, alongside her children and grandchildren.