Marlie Albert

Baard Baniol Woman

Marlie Albert is a proud Baard Baniol woman from Broome Western Australia. Her artwork utilises rich earth tones, vibrant blues and features Australian wildlife.

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Artworks

Coral Reef

This piece refers to the way the reef provides food to many people when the tide is both in and out

Goorlil (Turtle)

Goorlil is the turtle that we hunt for its meat. Usually hunted for special occasions, celebrations or sorry business.

Banang (Mudcrab)

Banang is the mud crab that we walk through creeks and thick mangroves for.

Odorr (Dugong)

Odorr is the dugong that we hunt for its meat also for special occasions, like the Goorlil. Its oil is also collected for the use on hair and skin.

Sunset Over The Reef

After a long day of fishing we sit down by the fire cooking our fish and shellfish while we watch the sunset over the reef.

Night Fishing

Under moonlight we might decide to go fishing. We can hear more than what we see but from these sounds we can guess what we may find. From clicking we can hear crabs, a gasp of air could be a turtle and a splash in the distance could be bait being chased by trevally. With limited light the colour of the sea life fades.

Sea Life

Sea Life reflects how the ocean sustains everyday living, shaping the livelihood and seasonal rhythms of Baard people. It highlights gathering by the sea as a way to unite family, pass down cultural knowledge, and teach future generations through shared culture and tradition.

Under Moonlight

Under Moonlight captures the serene joy of night fishing, where, despite limited visibility, other senses are amplified. The sounds of the ocean, fish leaping in the distance, and the natural environment enhance the experience, creating a peaceful, sensory connection to nature.

Carved by the Tide

Carved by the Tide is a personal tribute to my late father—an avid surfer and my greatest supporter—whose encouragement shaped my creative journey from childhood to adulthood. His spirit lives on through the art I continue to create.

Marnany

Marnany is the Baard name for reef, visible through the crystal-clear waters of the Dampier Peninsula at both high and low tide, revealing the rich marine life it supports.

Coral Coast

Coral Coast captures the vibrant marine life and rich reef colours of the Dampier Peninsula, where every bay, beach, point, and creek teems with ocean life.