This was not a book about Wendy — it was Wendy’s book. Developed through deep collaboration with Wendy, Juluwarlu and Walk Through Walls, the publication was treated as an act of cultural transmission, not interpretation. The title, I Came Around in Circles, reflects both Wendy’s personal journey and the cyclical nature of Yindjibarndi law.

The design approach was grounded, spacious and intentional. White space echoed the vastness of the tablelands. Earth tones referenced place. A restrained typographic system let Wendy’s words and paintings speak clearly. Editorial contributions from Lorraine Coppin, Michael Woodley and Nici Cumpston offered broader cultural and curatorial framing, while every design decision centred Wendy’s voice.

Launched at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, I Came Around in Circles has become more than a companion to an exhibition — it’s a permanent record of Wendy Hubert’s cultural authority. It has strengthened intergenerational connection within the Yindjibarndi community and introduced new audiences to her work across Australia. A book created by listening — not leading. A life, a law, a legacy — in print.