Tuu-tuu is one of the many freshwater springs around Punmu community. The most frequently visited yinta (permanent springs) around Punmu include Wirlarra, Rawa, Yilyara, Jila-jila and Tuu-tuu. Punmu Aboriginal community sits on the edge of a large salt lake known as Ngayartakujarra, or Lake Dora. The lake runs south into Karlamilyi River (Rudall River). Surrounding Punmu are numerous fresh water soaks and the red tali (sandhills) typical of the area.
Name: Julia Burton
Language: Manyjilyjarra
Community: Punmu
Biography:
Julia was born in Port Hedland. She has spent much of her life living in Parnngurr community. Now she lives in Punmu, growing up in Punmu. Works at Rawa school. Marianne is her aunt and paints. She paints with her.
Untitled How did you get to this style of painting? “Do you mean, what have I done with my life? (chuckles to herself) To me these paintings are a sense of energy. So if I Read more…
Untitled How did you get to this style of painting? “Do you mean, what have I done with my life? (chuckles to herself) To me these paintings are a sense of energy. So if I Read more…
Untitled Martumili Artists work with over three hundred artists from remote Martu Aboriginal communities, including Punmu, Parnngurr, Kunawarritji, Jigalong, Irrungadji (Nullagine), and Warralong, as well as from the Parnpajinya (Newman) gallery and studio spaces. Known Read more…