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View of Country – Vicky Pula Holmes

The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint ‘altyerr’ dreaming stories, the artists paint their country where those stories sit.

 

Vickys family still traditionally hunt and gather, the love for her land, plants, flowers and trees inspire her paintings from season to season.

 

Knowing your country is an important part of living in a remote community like Ampilatwatja. Knowing when and where to go hunting and gathering, knowing where there is ‘soakage’ (where you can dig for water), travelling with family for ceremonies, and maintaining a connection with the land.

 

“This is my country, my view of country.”