Categories: Shire of East Pilbara (Martumili Artists)
Shire of East Pilbara (Martumili Artists)
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Wood Carving Plate
Name: Ignatius Paul Taylor
Language: Martu Wangka, Warnman
Community: Parnngurr
Biography:
"I enjoy looking after my elders, hunting, camping, and looking after my Country. I speak English, Manyjilyjarra, Warnman, Kartujarra, and Martu Wangka, and can translate between these languages. I enjoy being close to my locals. I believe anyone can learn to work well and would like to be a positive role model for others.
I like painting, playing the drums and acoustic guitar."
- Ignatius Paul Taylor (Hamzah)
Ignatius Paul Taylor, also known as Hamzah, is part of a strong Martu cultural and artistic lineage. He is the son of Desmond Taylor and Colleen Jadai (dec.), and the grandson of foundational Martumili artists Wokka Taylor (dec.) and Kanu (Karnu) Nancy Taylor (dec.). His siblings Curtis and Alisha Taylor are also established artists.
Hamzah’s creative practice- including painting, photography, and music- reflects his deep ties to Country, family, and tradition.
