Name: Matthew Mintern
Language: Manjilyajarra
Biography:
"I've been learning painting, my misses learned me painting, Vivianne Porter, my wife. I was doing painting with them, I was living with Vivianne my wife, in the community Jigalong. I've gone to Alice Springs, I've gone Adelaide for her painting."
Matthew's father is from Jigalong, and speaks Manyjilyjarra. His mother grew up in the bush and eventually moved to Wiluna to start a family. Matthew is the first of his brothers and sisters and went through mens business in Jigalong.
Kapi, Kalyu (Water) “Martu people know how to find water in the desert, they know the Country looks different where there is water under the ground.” – Corban Clause Williams Depicted in this work are Read more…
Ngurra (home Country, camp) “Ngurra (home Country, camp) is a very special Country- where we grew up. We go mostly out on Country and camp out. We go swimming and looking for honey on the trees. Read more…
Ngurra (home Country, camp) “Ngurra (home Country, camp) is a very special Country- where we grew up. We go mostly out on Country and camp out. We go swimming and looking for honey on the trees. Read more…