Artists use this title when they are depicting their Country. It might be a representation of a particular place or of different aspects of that area. The artist uses a combination of colour and design to indicate variations in the landscape. Inspiration is drawn from all elements of Country and might include bush tucker, water holes, meeting places, rock formation, birds or animals.
Name: Jayanna Andy
Language: Pitjantjatjara
Community: Ernabella (Pukatja)
Biography:
Jayanna comes from a long line of renowned Ernabella artists. Her grandmother is Atipalku Intjalki, her mother is Lynette Lewis and her aunties are Michelle and Langaliki Lewis. Jayanna was inspired to come to the art centre to work alongside these talented ladies.
Jayanna is an early career ceramic artist and she has developed her own distinct form and style.
In 2019 Jayanna, along with two other young Ernabella women, participated in a JamFactory Artist in Residence- Metals and Ceramic Workshops as part of the Tarnarthi Festival. The resulting ceramic jewellery was exhibited in Wanapari - in a line, following one another, alongside paintings by senior women artists from Ernabella Arts.
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Tjukula/Waterholes For the Pitjantjatjara people living in the desert, knowledge of their water sources was critical to their survival. This resulted in an intimate understanding of the landscape which continues today. Water is an essential Read more…
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