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Buffalo Grass

“It is a foreign plant that came in on a camel. Buffalo grass came into Australia and now it’s taking over, everywhere you find it.”

– Zia-Rhian Dean

Categories: Shire of East Pilbara (Martumili Artists)

Name: Zia-Rhian Dean

Community: Parnpajinya

Biography:

I grew up in Bidyadanga and moved to Newman for more opportunities and education for my kids. I saw others painting when I was working with Martumili through Ashburton and decided to give it a go.

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