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My Daughter

Sylvia Wilson explains a series of works paper called, Mum, The Boss, My daughter and the wanti (woman). (working title)

“It’s pretty much the line of thought of my family. So that’s my daughter and then my granny (nan nan they call her) and then my mum, SW. And that’s my nanna Lorna, I’ve done two paintings of her. It’s pretty much the line of where you’re from. That connection and family tree.”

– Sylvia Wilson

The traditional lands of the Martu people encompass the Great Sandy Desert and Rudall River regions of Western Australia, and include speakers of Manyjilyjarra, Warnman, Kartujarra, Putijarra and Martu Wangka languages. Martumili Artists work in the Newman based gallery and studio spaces, as well as within remote Aboriginal communities Punmu, Parnngurr, Kunawarritji, Jigalong, Irrungadji (Nullagine), and Warralong. Recognised for their diverse, energetic and unmediated painting styles, their works reflect the dramatic geography and scale of their homelands. The artists are predominantly painters, working in acrylics and oils, though many also weave baskets from gathered grasses and wool. Popular mediums among younger Martu artists include photography and animation. The group proudly maintain their creative practices whilst pursuing social and cultural obligations across the Martu homelands.

Name: Sylvia Wilson



Biography:

"My name is Sylvia Sacha Wilson. I’m from Newman [and] Jigalong, spend most of my time in Perth. I’ve just recently got back home.

I have a strong passion for the art world. Working with different mediums I have found that art photography is my favourite, especially black and white photos. I feel that it capture the moment in time, and the raw emotions of the people; mind, soul, spirit. I want people to see my photograph[s] as a gift to you and the world. Peace and love."

- Sylvia Wilson


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