From Arnhem Land to the world, power of art on show

It's very important to tell the Yolŋu story to the world, Indigenous artist Wurrandan Marawili says. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Wurrandan Marawili's towering sculpture has been welded and carved out of road signs - and it's not just art, but an expression of cultural and political power.

"We are Yolŋu and we got power from our paintings, singing, songs and dancing," the artist said.