Alangkwe – Bush Banana Dreaming.
Name: Cheryl McMillan
Language: Arrernte
Biography:
Cheryl McMillan was born at Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) in 1964, and her country is Yamba Station, Snake Well. She lives with her extended family at Ewyenper Atwatye (Hidden Valley Town Camp), in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
Cheryl has participated in many Tangentyere Artists skills development workshops with Ewyenper Atwatye. Her iconic 'Bush Car Take You Everywhere' design has been printed onto popular t-shirts, jumpers and tote bags.
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