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Minyma Kutjarra – (Two Sisters)

‘Minyma Kutjara’ (Two Ladies), is a popularly depicted story by women from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. The painting has different chapters depending on where the artist is from and the inherited story of their ancestors.  we see the ladies sitting together at their camp situated among the sand hills. They are surrounded by an abundance of desert flowers and fruits. The painting is a reflection on the lush nature of the land that was so many years ago. When there is rain coming to the lands it makes everyone so pleased as it indicates good foraging and hunting.

Categories: Papulankutja Artists

Name: Barbara Lane

Language: Ngaanyatjarra

Community: Mantamaru (Jameson)

Biography:

Barbara was born in the Warburton clinic, with family ties running deep across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Her father, Warkit, and her mother, Mutipulu, come from strong painting families, and Barbara continues that legacy today.

Growing up surrounded by senior artists and cultural leaders, Barbara has always embraced painting when the opportunity arises. Over time, her own skills and knowledge have grown, and she is now stepping into the role of a senior Yarnangu elder and artist herself.

Through her work, Barbara carries forward the stories, traditions, and visual language handed down through generations—keeping culture strong for those who come next.

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