Emu eating Jawiliri “In 1984 my nyupa (spouse), Williams, and I moved our family from Jigalong to Parnngurr community. Our five children were all young back then. People wanted to mine at Parnngurr. There was lots of drilling going on. Read more…
Untitled 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 Read more…
Untitled “I like painting. It’s a good way to learn from the old people and keep the stories going.” – Cyril Whyoulter Cyril Whyoulter is one of the most dynamic and exciting practitioners to emerge from the youngest generation of Martumili Read more…
Nagai Sunset Experience the breathing beauty of the nagai tradewinds sunset through this exquisite basket. it captures the etching transition of the seasons, from the gentle naigai (northwinds) to the mystical kokie (westerly winds – monsoon season). Imagine the vibrant Read more…
Heart Beat This piece embodies the very heartbeat of a maybe, pulsating life through her very being. it is a testament of her unwavering resilience as she battles the darkest moment of her soul. she fights not just for her Read more…
Wantili “Bugai always tells about Wantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25) because she grew up around Wantili. Her family would travel between Wantili, Kaalpa, Juntu-juntu, Raarki, and Wuranu Wells along the Canning Stock Route. She paints around Wantili. She Read more…
Parnngurr “We were climbing Parnngurr hill; we were frightened. Kartiya (Europeans) would walk around, trying to catch Martu people. We would run up the hill and hide. We watched them catch people. We were eating flour that white people gave Read more…
