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Ntaria Cup – Ilia (Emu)

STORY 
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This cup has travelled all the way from our pottery studio in the community of Ntaria (Hermannsburg), Western Aranda Country, to you.

Ilia means Emu in Western Aranda. Thepa ilia itja alkiraka-errama – the emu does not fly.

Hermannsburg Potters is an Aboriginal owned art centre located at the remote foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges, 130 kilometres west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Taking inspiration from Country, culture, history and day to day life activities the Potters depict family, birds, animals, bush tucker, mission days, stories of Country and current life in Ntaria (Hermannsburg). 

Our new range of homewares was designed by the Potters in a series of workshops at Charles Darwin University in Alice Springs, then produced by hand out here at our pottery studio in Ntaria. Each form and painting was created by one of our artists – keep reading to find out more about the artists who made your cup.  

 

ARTISTS
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FORM DESIGN: Andrea Rontji Pungkarta

Andrea Rontji joined the potters in 2017. Andrea comes from a big family of potters and is the niece of prominent potters Lindy and Carol Rontji and is the Grandaughter of Virginia Rontji and Irene Entata.

Andrea draws her inspiration from the landscape, flora, fauna and community surrounding Hermannsburg. She has a fine attention to detail in her brushwork and is a skilled hand builder with clay.

Andrea has a very positive and gentle approach and is an exciting emerging artist at Hermannsburg Potters.

Andrea is also a Director and Art Worker for Hermannsburg Potters. 

PAINTING DESIGN: Stephanie Ratara Ngala

Stephanie was born in Hermannsburg and then spent her early years of childhood at MutiTjulu, Uluru. Stephanie returned to Hermannsburg with her family at age 9. Stepahnie is the niece of  senior artist Anita Ratara and cousin to prominent artist Hayley Coulthard.

Stephanie draws on the landscape of Palm Valley, her fathers country. Stephanie is a strong emerging artist and dedicated member of Hermannsburg potters.