Kulyakartu is a large area in the far north of the Martu homelands, near the Percival Lakes region of Western Australia’s Great Sandy Desert. Kulyakartu is mostly flat grass Country, and is known as a good hunting area. In particular, parnajarrpa (goanna), wild cats, and lunki (witchetty grub) are found in abundance here. In the wantajarra (wet season) the dry lakes in the region fill with water.
Name: Corina Jadai
Language: Manjilyajarra, Mangala
Community: Parnngurr
Biography:
I am learning about painting from Wokka, Muuki and Nola. I am learning about my grandmothers story, Wokka's sister. About living in the desert and going to the sea. Mostly I am learning about Kulyakartu. My main colours are ocean colours and desert colours.
I grew up in Bidyadanga but I travel up and down, Hedland out to Parnngurr. Back to country trips with KJ rangers. I hope my paintings teach me new things and help the young ones learn.
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