This work depicts the remarkably diverse flora found through Martu Country. These plants are not only vital as significant food sources, but also celebrated for their aesthetic splendour. In the context of the often harsh and arid environments in which desert flowers bloom, their vibrancy, delicacy, and variation become even more spectacular.
Name: Roxanne Anderson
Language: Manyjilyjarra
Community: Derby
Biography:
Born on Barwidgee Station at the first well on the Canning Stock Route near Top Mill, Western Australia, Roxanne Anderson is of the Martu people. Coming from a long line of talented artists, she is experimental in her approach, developing her own style. Working in various colour combinations, Roxanne brings to life the traditional stories of the Martu people which is embedded into the depth and detail of her paintings.
Derby is renowned for being the home of the Boab Tree which symbolises the essence and majesty of the Kimberley Region. Roxanne enjoys bringing these trees to life and interweaving their story with her own. Her work is highly sought after and attracts buyers from Australia and overseas.
Those who visit Derby may have been lucky enough to meet Roxanne. You will know her by her relaxed nature, warm personality and great sense of humour.
Roxanne was selected for The Revealed Exhibition 2015. The Revealed exhibition showcases art by emerging Western Australian Aboriginal artists, across a variety of artistic mediums and with a diverse range of styles.
Roxanne’s ‘Canning Stock Route’ was selected by Headsox Australia. “By purchasing an Aboriginal Desert Art Headsox, you are helping us support Aboriginal Artist’s and their communities.” – Head Sox
Jilji “This one near my countryside. It’s kayili (north) of my Country. Big one Jilji. Lots of tuwa (sandhills). My nana mili (denotes ownership) Country, mama mili, daddy mili Country. They walk around there, get kuwiyi (meat). The old people would cook ’em up! This a pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling) Read more…
Jupurrl “This one a yinta (permanent springs) in my ngurra (home Country, camp), Jupurrl. It’s kakarra (east) of Kulyakartu and kayili (north) side of Wirnpa. I was a married woman when I was walking around this place, pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling) time. I Read more…
Linyji (Claypan) “This linyji (claypan) story, it’s about when the old people used to be living in the desert, a long, long time ago- thousands of years ago. They used to make a hole in the linyjii for Read more…