“This is a different type of basket, it was the first time I have done a basket, next time I will do Baskets from a door, learn more from this”.
Artwork made in collaboration with Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro
Name: Rachel Handley
Language: Manyjilyjarra
Community: Parnngurr
Biography:
Rachel grew up in Punmu Community, where she completed her schooling. Following school each day, Rachel always loved going hunting with her elders, especially Muuki and Ida. She enjoyed growing up in Punmu. In the early 1990's she moved to Parnngurr, following her uncle Muuki Taylor. She now has three kids and works at the School full time. In addition to painting, Rachel enjoys working at the school with the kids, playing sport and going on bush trips.
Kurta-Kurta (Camel Rock) “This is daddy’s ngurra (home Country, camp), mummy’s ngurra.” – Bugai Whyoulter, Cyril Whyoulter’s grandmother Kurta-kurta is a claypan and soak located north of Parnngurr Aboriginal community, and at the heart of the Read more…
Wirlarra (Wilarra) Wirlarra, the site depicted in this painting, lies on the eastern edge of a large salt lake, Nyayartakujarra (Lake Dora), near Punmu Aboriginal community. A distinctive group of small salt water pools are Read more…
Yalta “This is my grandmother’s and mother’s Country, Yalta. It’s very close to Kunawarritji side. I’ve never been there. That was where my mother was born during the pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling) times. All the Read more…