Name: Margaret Rururlwala Peurmora
Language: Kwini
Community: Kalumburu
Biography:
Margaret grew up in Kalumburu and is the daughter of Mary Punchi Clement and grand-daughter of Ignatia Djanghara. Margaret began painting for Kira Kiro Arts in 2009 and has worked as an arts worker at Kira Kiro Arts and plays an important role in the Kalumburu women’s group. Margaret's contemporary approach to her arts practice captures the emotions of her community through beautifully abstracted images and contemplates existential themes from a unique perspective.
Goonoonoorra This is my mother’s country and traditional country for Miriwoong people. The name of this place is Goornoonoorra. In my language Miriwong, this name means Big Waters. In the old days we all lived Read more…
Black Rock Falls This painting shows Black Rock Falls. During the wet season – flood water time – this was our camp spot. We would camp up on the hillsides to keep dry form the Read more…
Binjin & Jarnem In this painting the artist represents the billabong country on either side of Moonoomoorrem – the Keep River. Binjin is her mother’s traditional country and Jarnem is her uncle’s country. Only the Read more…