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Lungurrma (North-east Wind) Lungurrma (North-east Wind) heralds the new season when seas are calm and new growth starts. The months for this type of wind are October to December. There are big clouds without thunder or rain. The triangular patterning represents monsoon clouds ‘standing up’ on the northern horizon. The Read more…

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Au-gujechiya (fishtrap) Screen Print TITLE                          Au-gujechiya YEAR                          2022 MEDIUM                     Screen print DETAILS                    2 screen Au-gujechiya  means  fishtrap in the Burrarra language which is one of the traditional  languages spoken in the Maningrida region. Elizabeth’s homeland is Gupanga, Arnhem Land which located on a saltwater estuary, a great place for catching fish. Elizabeth obtained Read more…

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Au-gujechiya (fishtrap) Screen Print TITLE                          Au-gujechiya YEAR                          2022 MEDIUM                     Screen print DETAILS                    2 screen Au-gujechiya  means  fishtrap in the Burrarra language which is one of the traditional  languages spoken in the Maningrida region. Elizabeth’s homeland is Gupanga, Arnhem Land which located on a saltwater estuary, a great place for catching fish. Elizabeth obtained Read more…

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My Grandmother’s Way “I’m painting my grandmother’s country, her way. Katjarra style.”  – Sharon Palmer    This site forms part of Sharon’s ngurra (home Country, camp) through her grandmother, Katjarra Butler. Located east of Kiwirrkurra, on Pintupi country.  The Western Desert term ‘ngurra’ is hugely versatile in application. Broadly denoting birthplace and belonging, ngurra can refer to a Read more…

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My Grandmother’s Way “I’m painting my grandmother’s country, her way. Katjarra style.”  – Sharon Palmer    This site forms part of Sharon’s ngurra (home Country, camp) through her grandmother, Katjarra Butler. Located east of Kiwirrkurra, on Pintupi country.  The Western Desert term ‘ngurra’ is hugely versatile in application. Broadly denoting birthplace and belonging, ngurra can refer to a Read more…

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