Collection 09: Original artwork for ‘Sun and Moon’, 2021 / by Bronwyn Bancroft

PXX 78

sub-fonds

2021

Graphic Materials, Paintings

9662512

15 paintings (3 folders) - acrylic on archival paper - 78 x 112 cm

The children’s book "Sun and Moon” is a first time collaboration between artist Bronwyn Bancroft and her daughter, author Ella Noah Bancroft.

Bancroft describes the book as: "reinterpreting and reinventing Bundjalung stories in a contemporary context using language. The Story is about two siblings, Baribun and Buhwi Bira, who despite their differences learn to work together and be in tune with one another...and in their own right. The story reflects the way the Sun and Moon interact across the sky, but also holds an important truth for how we relate to eachother as people", Bronwyn Bancroft, 2021.

Reference:
Library acqusition file

Comprises 15 artworks on paper representing the reimagining of a traditional Indigenous creation story of how the sun and moon came into being. Each image is accompanied by handwritten caption text by Ella Bancroft. There are also annotations indicating layout and placement for the publisher.

Folder 1
1. Long ago, when the wold as dark, a brother and sister lived deep in the rainforest, pages 4-5
2. Baribun did her best to keep up with her older brother..., pages 6-7
3. Buhwi Bira wanted to play a game.., [pages 8-9]
4. Baribun agreed..., pages 10-11
5. Buribun pulled a tree branch down..., pages 12-13

Folder 2
6. 'I cannot be near you anymore. I'm heading my own way' Buhwi cried, pages 14-15
7. Buwhi ran faster and fast, and flames started to appear..., [pages 16-17[
8. Buwhi ran all and all night, pages 18-19
9. Buhwi woke and saw his sister through the flames..., pages 21-21
10. Buwhi, succumb to the elements..., pages 22-23

Folder 3
11. The trees began to shake around them..., pages 24-25
12. Buwhi continued to sit, pages 26-27
13. Fire exploded from Buwhi's body..., pages 28-29
14. Buwhi smiled at his sister..., pages 30-31
15. ...and yet others claim he leaves the sky at night..., endpaper

In copyright:
Copyright holder:: Bronwyn Bancroft
Reproduction Restricted:
Approval for publication required: Bronwyn Brancroft wishes to be notified in the event of reproduction for research or academic publication of these items and requests that she receives attribution as the creator of the work
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy Bronwyn Bancroft

Ella Noah Bancroft & Bronwyn Bancroft, 2022., Sun and moon, Little Hare Books, Richmond, Vic.

Titles from handwritten text captions and pagination beneath each artwork

Transferred from PXD 1577/Folders 1-3, 13 November 2023

The artworks include handwritten annotations relating to layout for publishing.