Dreamtime Art

Dreamtime or Creation Time is the period when Baayama (God) and his ancestral Spirit Deity created and helps to shape the world we know today.

Dreamtime Stories are unique to an individual area describing the creation of the land its geographic conjures and waterways. These stories also tell of the creation of all living creatures.

Deep within these stories are held the ancient “Lore” of our culture.

Our morals, respect and beliefs all stem from our understanding of where and how we fit into the creation process. These stories guided and protects our people giving them identity and strength.

Many of my most recent paintings in this category have come from Elder Aunty June Barker. Aunty June and Uncle Roy are greatly respected elders and I appreciate the trust they place in me, with stories they have for so long been the keepers of.

Dreamtime Gallery

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Paintings 1 to 4 of 4

Peter Muraay Djeripi Mulcahy

Dreamtime Paintings & Stories

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Wayamba the Turtle	A dreaming story given by Auntie June Barker. Warabah (the turtle) symbol of the warrior and protection. A man that put himself and his desire above that of his people. The painting is to be read section by section (bottom left clockwise). This depiction describes in detail the events that would unfold in this ancient and dramatic story. Painting Acrylic on Linen 1200 X900 $2800.00			Dreamtime
Gaygar the Mother Duck	The dreaming story is of Gaygar the mother duck, her abduction and escape from the water rat. It tells of a mothers unconditional love for her children and there forced and speedy exodus from their country. Acrylic on Linen 900 X 1200 $2000.00			Dreamtime
Burralga	A dreamtime inspired painting given to Peter with respect by Aunty June Barker. This painting tells us of the beautiful girl who defied traditional law to dance and the events that ensued. This was in the time of the dreaming when magic was common place in the moulding of creation. Painting Acrylic on linen 1200X900 $3000.00			Dreamtime
Birth of the Butterflies	A truly beautiful story depicting the true philosophical nature of our Indigenous people. In the time when death did not exist, creation was suddenly forced to consider it for the first time. After turning to their leaders, clever ones and most wise. The answers to the mystery of life, death and reincarnation were carried on the wings of the lowly insects, Birth of the Butterflies. This painting has been purchased by Barbera Haynes. $8300.00			Dreamtime