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The Ngaanyatjarra Lands

‘The Ngaanyatjarra Lands’, Craig Morrison is predominantly a landscape artist depicting vibrant scenes from across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Craig is a self taught landscape painter taking inspiration from the Hermannsburg movement. Craig’s paintings are a celebration of the seasonal changes which bring vast site of sandhills and hills in the summer and lush foliage coming into spring. Craig enjoys exploring the lands, studying the elements of his environment with close detail. He is a great role model for younger male artists in the community.

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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