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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 for their diverse, energetic, and unmediated painting styles, their works reflect the dramatic geography and scale of their homelands. Each artist, however, brings a unique approach to their craft.

Younger Martu artists often start painting alongside their parents, grandparents, and extended family, which fosters an organic learning process. This not only involves mastering painting techniques but also understanding specific locations, family histories, traditional ways of life, bush tucker, and Jukurrpa (Dreaming). Over time, with encouragement from their peers, they develop their own distinct styles and explore unique painting techniques and subject matter. In this work the artist brings a contemporary, evolving perspective to their work.

Name: Danielle Booth



Biography:

Danielle primarily paints her ngurra (home Country, camp); the land surrounding Punmu Aboriginal Community. Frequently depicted in these works are the tali (sandhills) typical of the region, and  water sources including Wirlarra (Wilarra), Nyayartakujarra (Ngayarta Kujarra, Lake Dora), Jila-jila, Yilyarra and Rawa.

Another popular theme in Danielle’s works are the many types of bush tucker she collects when on trips out Country with her family or Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) ranger group.


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