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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: Jacquyn Butt



Biography:

I love painting because my Nan was a painter (Colleen Jadai). She was the one who inspired me. I was born in Derby but grew up in BIdgy. I have lived between there and Cotton Creek (Parnngurr). I am surrounded by good mentors who also motivate me Muuki [Taylor], Desmond [Taylor], Curtis [Taylor]. At the moment, I like to draw jilas (snakes).


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