In this painting Dorothy has painted two emus and their chicks eating quandongs or native peach (red dots) from the quandong tree. The birds in the sky have quandongs in their beaks as they also enjoy eating the fruit. Quandongs were a traditionally a significant food source for Yarnangu in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
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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