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"Djinbinmarra" rainmaker by Jack Macale

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"Djinbinmarra" rainmaker by Jack MacaleArtist: Jack Macale Region: Birudu Community, Fitzroy Crossing Size: 67 x 67 cm Free Worldwide Shipping Artist Biography Jack Jnr Macale Loodgebuddunge Bunuba Walmajarri Djaru Gooniyandi Artist Fitzroy Crossing, WA Jack Jnr Macale Loodgebuddunge is a highly regarded contemporary Kimberley artist whose work is deeply connected to his multi tribal heritage and the powerful cultural stories passed down through his family. Born in 1978 in Subiaco, Perth,

Artist: Jack Macale

Region: Birudu Community, Fitzroy Crossing

Size: 67 x 67 cm

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Artist Biography – Jack Jnr Macale Loodgebuddunge

Bunuba • Walmajarri • Djaru • Gooniyandi Artist – Fitzroy Crossing, WA

Jack Jnr Macale Loodgebuddunge is a highly regarded contemporary Kimberley artist whose work is deeply connected to his multi-tribal heritage and the powerful cultural stories passed down through his family. Born in 1978 in Subiaco, Perth, Jack was raised in Fitzroy Crossing’s Junjuwa community and later moved with family to help establish Biridu community on his grandfather’s ancestral Country when the land was returned in the early 1990s.

Jack comes from a remarkable artistic lineage. His Walmajarri grandmother, Munmurria Daisy Andrews, is one of the most celebrated painters of the Kimberley, renowned for her vibrant and emotive depictions of Country. His paternal grandmother, Tiny Macale, is also a widely acclaimed artist from the Northern Territory. Surrounded by influential artists and strong cultural matriarchs, Jack developed a deep appreciation for art from an early age.

A central inspiration in Jack’s work is the Bunuba warrior Jandamarra, a towering figure of resistance whose stories Jack learnt through campfire teachings from his elders. These narratives of strength, survival, and cultural pride bring a compelling emotional depth to his artworks and strongly resonate with collectors.

Today, Jack lives and paints in Fitzroy Crossing, where his practice continues to evolve. He describes art as his “lifetime never-ending medicine,” reflecting his belief in painting as both cultural responsibility and personal healing. His works are sought after for their authenticity, strong storytelling, and connection to Country.

Collectors value Jack’s art for its:

  • Rich cultural significance and powerful lineage

  • Direct connection to some of the Kimberley’s most respected artists

  • Evocative storytelling influenced by real Bunuba history

  • Unique blend of heritage, identity, and contemporary expression

Jack’s paintings offer not only a striking visual presence but also a meaningful opportunity to support an artist who carries forward generations of cultural knowledge. His work holds strong appeal for both new collectors and those seeking significant pieces with depth, provenance, and powerful cultural integrity.

Djinbinmarra (Wandjina) – Rainmaker Spirit

Djinbinmarra, widely known as Wandjina, is one of the most powerful Creation Spirits of the Kimberley. Revered by the Ngarinyin, Worrorra, and Wunambal peoples, the Wandjina is believed to have shaped the landscape, brought ancestral laws into being, and continues to control the vital wet-season rains.

As the Rainmaker Spirit, Wandjina governs storms, lightning, and seasonal renewal—ensuring the land, waterholes, and natural resources remain abundant. Traditionally, elders performed ceremonial dances to honour the Wandjina and encourage rain during times of drought.

In Aboriginal art, Wandjina figures are highly distinctive: front-facing with large black eyes, a small slit-like nose, and a radiant halo symbolising clouds and lightning. The dotted patterns often covering their bodies represent falling rain, mist, and the life-giving energy that sustains Country.

Collectors value Wandjina artworks for their strong cultural significance, striking symbolism, and deep connection to one of the Kimberley’s most revered ancestral beings.


 

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Mia is a ten-year-old Chinese immigrant. She had immigrated to California from China 2 years earlier with her parents, who were hoping for a better life. Unfortunately, the United States in the 1990s was not exactly welcoming to Chinese immigrants, and many struggled. Mia and her parents were no different. After gaining and losing several jobs and facing homelessness again, Mia's parents take a job managing a motel. Unfortunately, the motel owner - who is Taiwanese, not Chinese, as he is quick to point out - is not only overtly racist, he is also exploitive and seems almost happy to point out to Mia's parents that they could be replaced immediately when they question his actions. But Mia and her parents try to make the best of it. Mia works the front desk when at the motel, quickly learning the ropes and consistently trying to find ways to help the guests and her family. She also becomes friends with the weeklies at the motel - those guests who live at the motel and pay weekly - and they quickly become part of her growing family. At school, though, Mia struggles. She can't tell the other students - most of whom are white - that she lives in a motel. She struggles in English, though she loves writing, and she also has disagreements with her mother who thinks she should focus on math and forget about writing because "she'll never be able to write as well as the white kids" for whom English is their native language. Most of the book is a slice-of-life look at running a hotel and Mia's struggle to integrate with the other students at school. Though it may seem to some that too much goes wrong at the motel in too short a period of time, I can say from experience that this depiction is incredibly realistic. While reading it, I was having flashbacks to my own experience managing a motel and running the front desk. The news Mia and her family get in chapter 55, in particular, hit hard on the feels for me, because my husband and I went through that same situation. We didn't use the same solution that Mia and her family did, and I definitely loved the solution they came up with. Throughout the story were the letters that Mia wrote, each for a different situation. These were an added touch, helping to bring the reader back to the days of the early and mid-90s, before email was ubiquitous and text messaging was still a dream. Her struggle to put word to paper, to make sure she was using the right words and tenses, was an added dimension to the story that I didn't expect but definitely appreciated. The author's note at the end, where she discussed her own experiences was also incredibly moving, and I loved learning that much of the book's scenarios were pulled from her own experiences, while also wanting to give a hug to the child that had to experience that struggle. I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook, narrated by Sunny Lu, and I highly recommend it. Lu did a wonderful job with the narration, injecting just the right amount of emotion and tension into the performance. I had to force myself to stop listening so I could go to bed; had I not, I would have listened right through to the end and not getting any sleep. While I would have enjoyed the story, work the next day would not have been fun. Lol. So, long review short, I definitely recommend this book. For younger readers, I would recommend a parent read with them, as there are some tough situations that they may need/want to talk about. But overall, this is a story of hope for an immigrant family who is struggling to make a better life for themselves.
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I'll never look at a motel with the same eyes again. Author Kelly Yang brings us Mia Tang, a younger version of herself, who helped her parents manage a motel in southern California in the early 1990s. Mia and her parents arrive from China with two hundred dollars, unwavering optimism, and the belief that if they work hard enough, they will achieve the American dream:  a big house, a dog, and an endless supply of juicy hamburgers. After two years of backbreaking jobs and sketchy living conditions, Mia's parents rush to sign a contract to manage the Calista Motel located five miles from Disneyland. Mr. Yao, the notoriously cheap and unscrupulous motel owner, informs the Tangs that the contract allows him to make any changes and if they don't like the terms, "Just say the word. There are ten thousand immigrants who would take your job in two seconds" (p. 27). Mia quickly makes friends with the "weeklies" and assigns herself front desk duty because her parents must clean every room themselves and be available 24/7  to check in guests. Mia's moxie and sense of justice emerge as she takes on adult responsibilities with a sense of pride and unbridled enthusiasm. She makes plenty of mistakes which makes us empathize with her struggles and root for her as she tackles the english language, bullies, crime, and embarrassment about her thrift store clothes. (Keep your eyes open for the tale of the designer jeans.) Chapters are vignettes that are strung along with seamless transitions to make reading a pure pleasure. The author captures Mia's voice so authentically that the reader is instantly drawn into the story. Mia's uses the power of the written word to advocate for herself and others. Kids will fall in love with Mia and cheer her fierce determination as she navigates her way through poverty and injustice, bringing her family, the weeklies, and everyone else who want to be part of the American dream with her.
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