Tjintirr- tjintirr /willy wagtail wati and kirta–kirta black -bird wife This is the story about tjintirr- tjintirr / willy wagtail man and kirta -kirta black -bird wife. These two husband and wife had lots of children. They made a big wiltja/ home for their family. One day big rains and Read more…
Kuniya Tjukurpa – Wana Wipiya Wipiya The story begins at Tjuntun Rockhole, near Fregon in South Australia. This is where the Wanapi Snake set out on its journey, moving through the land, carrying its song and its knowledge. As it travelled, it shaped the country, leaving its mark along the Read more…
Kungkarrangkalpa Indulrungkalpa (seven sisters, Bush medicine) In Kungkarrangkalpa Indulrungkalpa (Seven Sisters Bush Medicine) Anawari intertwines the Seven Sisters narrative with the art of making bush medicine. Depicting special leaves and shrubs with the circular technique used to skilfully brew into tea or crafted into rubbing ointment. Anawari is a custodian Read more…
Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) In this painting, Angilyiya is focusing on the man — these are his eyes staring at you. ‘Kungkarrangkalpa’ (The Seven Sisters or Pleiades) is significant Tjukurrpa (Dreamtime). Its origins may be familiar to you in astronomy, through its connection to Wati Nyiru (Magic Man or Orion). The Read more…
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…
Wati kutjara – The goanna men This is the story of two powerful magicians who came to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands from far away to the west; ‘These two men are always together, always camping together. They do all sorts of tricks when they travel across the lands as they stop Read more…
Wati kutjara – The goanna men This is the story of two powerful magicians who came to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands from far away to the west; ‘These two men are always together, always camping together. They do all sorts of tricks when they travel across the lands as they stop Read more…
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) ‘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…
Women collecting bush foods The Anangu people travelled vast desert landscapes, following the seasons for food and shelter, deeply attuned to the rhythms of the land. This resilience and wisdom embedded in traditional bush foods that sustained them across generations. Maku (Witchety Grubs), with their creamy, nutty flavour, represent survival Read more…