
Barney was a Senior law man within his Alawa Community. He started painting with the original Ngundungunya school of artists at Ngukurr on the Roper River in south east Arnhem Land in 1987. His style was reminiscent of the ancient rock art painted in caves through out his peoples land. Each line represented a different aspect of his country. He paitings have been showcased in collections such as the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth, Laverty Collection, Sydney and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.
Sadly, Barney passed away in October 2015
Artworks

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$1,850

Brush Paint
Barney Ellega
$1,200

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$1,600

Untitled
Barney Ellega
$1,200

Turkey Dreaming
Barney Ellega
$2,600

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$2,200

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$1,600

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$2,600

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$1,200

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$1,800

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$1,600

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$1,600

Dumyun-ngarda-ngarna
Barney Ellega
$2,200

Arard Bungu
Barney Ellega
$880

Sugar Bag Dreaming
Barney Ellega
$2,000

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$880

Sugar Bag
Barney Ellega
$1,600

Waterhole Country
Barney Ellega
$880