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Yirmangka – Yirmangka ( Bush Medicine)

This is from a series of small works from our main artists depiocting the love of collecting from the bush traditional medicines and tucker.

Categories: Papulankutja Artists

Name: Tamika Jackson

Language: Ngaanyatjarra

Community: Mantamaru (Jameson)

Biography:

Tamika Jackson is a dedicated artist deeply connected to her heritage and the stories passed down through generations. She is the granddaughter of Reggie Jackson, a respected lawman from Blackstone (Papulankutja), who instilled in her a love for painting and the importance of storytelling.

Born into a rich cultural lineage, Tamika embraces every opportunity to paint, carrying forward the traditions of her family and Country. She has been painting with Papulankutja x Mantamaru Artists since the very beginning, always taking great pride in her work.

Her mother comes from an outstation near Laverton and Mount Margaret, further enriching Tamika’s cultural ties to the Western Desert. Through her art, she continues to honor her ancestors, Country, and the vibrant stories that shape her identity.

 

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