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Nyingka (mistletoe/red robin)
Nyingka is a careful one, out in the bush, hiding from the noise.
Nyingka is a careful one, out in the bush, hiding from the noise.
Name: Alizha Panangka Coulthard
Language: Western Arrarnta
Community: Ntaria
Biography:
Alizha is an exciting and dedicated emerging artist of Hermannsburg Potters, joining the group in 2020.
Daughter of Senior artist and community elder Anita Ratara, Alizha's family has a strong legacy in fine art. Her grandfather (her mothers uncle) is Otto Pareroultja from the renowned Hermannsburg School. Alizha's work 'Lyurra Nuka' (My Grandmother), depicting her Grandmother Rahel Ungwanaka, a founding member of Hermannsburg Potters, was acquired by Artbank in October 2023.
Alizha is a natural potter with very fine painting skills and careful attention to detail. Alizha lives at her family outstation of 8 Mile west of Hermannsburg Communtiy and draws her inspiration from the landscape, family and local flora and fauna.