Joyce McLean’s painting depicts country of Lapaku, the rockhole where she was born. Lapaku is an important site nestled along the Rawlinson Ranges – about 50kms west of Warakurna..
Name: Joyce Nyurapayia Mclean
Language: Ngaanyatjarra
Biography:
Joyce Nyurapayia Mclean is from Mantamaru (Jameson) and has painted for Papulankutja Artists for many years before moving to Wanarn Aged Care where she now participates in Warakurna Artists outreach program. Joyce is also a keen weaver and many of her works are housed in major public institutions. Joyce paints about the Kungkarrangkalpa (seven sisters), Minyma Kutjarra (two sisters) and Lapaku.
Ngari 2008 The circular motif in this painting depict ngari, the entrance to honey ants’ hole. Ngari also means honey ant. The honey ants are dug up after rain when the ground is soft. They Read more…
Tawal Tjunka Lewis is from Papulankutja/Blackstone. He is famous for his beautiful wood carving and spear making. He worked for many years in Blackstone and originally painted with Papulankutja Artists until he went to Wanarn. Read more…
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