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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: Lynne Charles


Language: Putijarra, Manjilyjarra



Biography:

My name is Lynne Charles and I was born in Jigalong and grew up in Billunooka Station.  When I was 12 years old my parents took me to Jigalong and enrolled me in school. I started painting with old girl Helen Dale. She used to bring paint to the house. I used to sit down and watch. I thought I'd give it a try with Aunty Helen. I started in my 30's. 


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