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Edie Kemarre Holmes – Antarrengeny The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint ‘altyerr’ dreaming stories. The artists paint their country where those stories sit. Antarrengeny is Edie’s country and also her Father’s. In this painting Edie depicts Antarrengeny, “when there has been no rain and the Read more…

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Kindy Kemarre Ross – My Country is Irrultja The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint ‘altyerr’ dreaming stories. The artists paint their country where those stories belong.  “My country is called Irrultja, it’s past the hill and the dried-up creek from here, it’s a nice place, Read more…

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Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) Kungkarrangkalpa (The Seven Sisters or Pleiades) is an important Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) story, known across many cultures and reflected in the stars. The Australian Aboriginal songline is one chapter of this vast, interconnected narrative, with each region holding its own understanding of the journey. In the Ngaanyatjarra lands, Read more…

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Dakota Petrick – Bush Flowers The artists of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint ‘altyerr’ dreaming stories. The artists paint their country where those stories sit. These bush flowers grow seasonly in Alyawarr country, some of which are also used in bush medicine remedies. “My twin sister Lotoya Read more…

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Jacinta Pula Morrison – View of Country The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint ‘altyerr’ dreaming stories, the artists paint their country where those stories sit. This painting shows the layered landscape of Alyawarr, Central Australia. Knowing your country is an important part of living in Read more…

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View Of Country The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint ‘altyerr’ dreaming stories, the artists paint their country where those stories sit. This painting shows the layered landscape of Alyawarr, Central Australia. Knowing your country is an important part of living in a remote community like Read more…

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