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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: Ethan Patch


Language: Manjilyjarra


Community: Wiluna


Biography:

I grew-up in Jigalong with Marlene (Anderson) and David (Wumi), travelling up and down between Jigalong and Wiluna. Painting my country helps me get to know it. To know where I'm going. My grandfather, Mr. Patch is from Nantjil, a waterhole. I'm looking forward to getting to know about other people country, where they been.


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