Patjarr is an Aboriginal Community located in the heart of the Gibson Desert.The creek rarely flows but forms a waterhole close to the community which is rich in wild life and of cultural significance to the Patjarr people.
Name: Ruth Bates
Language: Ngaanyatjarra
Biography:
Ruth Bates is the daughter of Kayili artist Manupa Butler (dec). Ruth grew up in Patjarr and paints the rockholes, country and dreamtime Tjukurrpa associated with Patjarr and the Gibson Desert. In addition to painting, Ruth is an active weaver and artefact maker, and is known for her skillful carving.
Walu Rachel Jennings is a Warburton woman. Her sister Eunice Porter lives in Warakurna and she sometimes comes to visit her and paints for Warakurna Artists. Rachel also paints for the Warburton Arts project. This Read more…
Tjukurla Pirni Carol Maanyatja Golding was born at Walu rockhole not far from Warakurna. Carol’s father was born at Tjukurla Pirni, a number of important rockholes located between Warakurna and Wanarn. “My father was born Read more…
Kuluntjarra Kuluntjarra is a salt lake about twenty kilometres west of Patjarr. It was created by two men (Wati Kutjarra Tjukurrpa) who were hunting and camping at Wanaritjarra, a small but deep rockhole near the Read more…