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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: Levina Biljabu


Language: Manyjilyjarra


Community: Punmu


Biography:

" I was born in Newman, went to RAWA school in Punmu. I grew up with mum, dad and sisters and brothers. Moving quite a bit, visiting family. I started painting during school time, learned from my grandmother and Nancy and all the old people. I like my style of painting, something that’s mine. My paintings, they told me they were in an exhibition in Fremantle."

- Levina Biljabu


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