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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: Bali Bumba


Language: Manyjilyjarra


Community: Bidyadanga


Biography:

When I was in Newman I used to look at all the old people.  My  mother was there and I was watching them learning from them.  I like their paintings and I started painting more in Broome.  

I grew up in Bidyadange, La Grange Mission. I went to High School in Broome and Derby and then stayed in Bidyadanga..  I went to Punmu and 33 (Kunawarratj) with Grant my husband.  Now I live in Broome.


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