This painting was created during a workshop on the 18th June with Newman Futures in collaboration with Martumili Artists. The workshop was a way of generating ideas in regards to improving the spaces in and around East Newman.
Beverly painted her home country of Punmu, a place she directly relates and connects to while she stays in Newman.
Name: Beverley Rogers
Community: Punmu
Biography:
Beverley lives in Punmu Community, where she paints with her mother and fellow Martumili Artist Reena Rogers. Through painting Reena teaches Beverley the stories for her Country.
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