Ocean and seaweed Martumili Artists work with over three hundred artists from remote Martu Aboriginal communities, including Punmu, Parnngurr, Kunawarritji, Jigalong, Irrungadji (Nullagine), and Warralong, as well as from the Parnpajinya (Newman) gallery and studio spaces. Known for their diverse, energetic, and unmediated painting styles, their works reflect the dramatic Read more…
Wuukurta (Honey Ants) Wuukurta (honey ants) are found in a variety of arid or semiarid environments, with nests of up to two metres deep and more than two metres across. Wuukurta are a highly sought after bush tucker, known otherwise as ‘bush lollies’ due to their sweet, honey like taste. Read more…
Bush Tucker Depicted in this work are traditional types of bush tucker, their habitats, and their related hunting and gathering methods. During the pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling) period, Martu would traverse very large distances annually in small family groups, moving seasonally from water source to water source, and hunting and Read more…
Kulyakartu – Tali “The sand dunes play important roles in our Martu culture, especially in most parts of the desert regions. Tali (sandhills) are sometimes boundaries, travel pathways, and act as wind breaks in windy seasons for Martu. I have been guided by my elders, Muuki, Nola, and Wokka Taylor Read more…
Kampurarrpa Piti Kampurarrpa Piti is the name of a rock hole where water can be found. Kampurarrpa means bush tomato or raisin while piti is the word for hole. The rock hole was given this name because it is where Kampurarrpa grows. Traditionally the people would go there for the Read more…
Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) – Kuru Ala Kuru Ala is a important women’s sites associated with the Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) Tjukurrpa (Dreaming / story) across the Western and Central Deserts. Located south, west of Papulankutja (Blackstone), the site holds deep cultural, spiritual, and ceremonial significance for women in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. In Read more…
Midnight Sky This painting reminds me of when we go camping out bush we always camp out in the flat where we can see the stars shining. Dimensions: 60 x 91.5 cm
Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) ‘Kungkarrangkalpa’ (The Seven Sisters or Pleaides) is significant Tjukurrpa (dreamtime). Its origins you may be familiar with in astronomy and its connection to ‘Wati Nyiru’ (Magic Man or Orion). The roots of this dreaming stems across indigenous groups around the world. The Australian Aboriginal songline is one Read more…
Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) – Kuru Ala Kuru Ala is a important women’s sites associated with the Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) Tjukurrpa (Dreaming / story) across the Western and Central Deserts. Located south, west of Papulankutja (Blackstone), the site holds deep cultural, spiritual, and ceremonial significance for women in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. In Read more…