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Martumili Artists work with over three hundred artists from remote Martu Aboriginal communities, including Punmu, Parnngurr, Kunawarritji, Jigalong, Irrungadji (Nullagine), and Warralong, as well as from the Parnpajinya (Newman) gallery and studio spaces. Known for their diverse, energetic, and unmediated painting styles, their works reflect the dramatic geography and scale of their homelands. Each artist, however, brings a unique approach to their craft.

Younger Martu artists often start painting alongside their parents, grandparents, and extended family, which fosters an organic learning process. This not only involves mastering painting techniques but also understanding specific locations, family histories, traditional ways of life, bush tucker, and Jukurrpa (Dreaming). Over time, with encouragement from their peers, they develop their own distinct styles and explore unique painting techniques and subject matter. In this work the artist brings a contemporary, evolving perspective to their work.

Name: Carol Williams


Language: Putijarra


Community: Parnngurr


Biography:

Carol grew up in Jigalong and Wiluna before moving to Parnngurr Community when she was 13 or 14. Her schooling was at Carolundi mission, the same place her mother Noreena went to school. "I’ve been watching Mum paint for a couple of years now and I want to show my talents to my daughter and nephews. I’d like my daughter to be a painter like me. I really like it, its good fun. I like to let other people know its fun to paint."


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