Untitled “My ancestors lived in the Great Sandy Desert where they used to hunt, gather bush tucker and live for many, many years. During the time living in the desert, growing their kids up, watching family members passing by, it was their home (Ngurra) for generations. Hearing stories from my Read more…
Kulyakartu “Long time ago I been there. It is my grandmother’s, grandfather’s, father’s, [and] mother’s country, Kulyakartu. I am painting this particular place. It keeps me connected, [gives me a] sense of belonging [to] tell my grandmother’s story through my art. Where she was born, I’m a part of that. It Read more…
Pirrkili “We camped there, lots of water in that claypan. Old people camp, passing through, going to Karlamilyi. Warman people passing through. From this place they go to Mulunyjarra (rockhole)” – Elizabeth Toby Pirrkili is a claypan surrounded in all directions by permanent tali (sandhills), located east of Nyayartakujarra (Lake Read more…
Wildflowers after rain This work depicts the remarkably diverse flora found through Martu Country. These plants are not only vital as significant food sources, but also celebrated for their aesthetic splendour. In the context of the often harsh and arid environments in which desert flowers bloom, their vibrancy, delicacy, and Read more…
Rawa Spring “this side here represents the sandhill colours, and the other side the lake colours” – Julie Anne Thomas Rawa is a soak and spring located along the eastern edge of the large salt lake, Nyayartakujarra (Lake Dora), and at the western edge of Punmu Aboriginal community, 670km northeast Read more…
Bush Tucker “When they burn the country, and then when it starts to grow, when you travel you see it, theres the bush flowers and the bush fruits.” – Derek Robinson Depicted in this work are traditional types of bush tucker, their habitats, and their related hunting and gathering methods. Read more…
Emu Tracks to Puntawarri “Emu go to the springs to have a drink of water and then move on to the next one.” – Judith Anya Samson Puntawarri is an important cultural area, as well as the site of a now abandoned community, a waterhole, creek and lake. Puntawarri is Read more…
Status: Stock Westn Desert design Unisex hoodie.AS Colour Relax Hood, offering comfort with its relaxed fit and mid-weight 320 GSM fabric blend of 80% cotton and 20% recycled polyester fleece. Features include a pullover style, drop shoulder, kangaroo pocket, and ribbed sleeve cuffs, complemented by a self-fabric lined hood and Read more…
Jintullurru Ngumpulurru – Martu Kinship ‘The four skin groups that govern Martu social structures around marriage and lore are Jangala, Karimarra, Purungu and Milamga”. Anya is Milamgka, I am Karimarra skin. ‘Within each skin grouping there is a male and female, and then only one other grouping with which each of these Read more…
Rockhole “I went on a KJ ranger trip for 3 days. The first day we slept near the water hole, the second day we went to the other water hole and the last day we slept near the soak. We went to the snake water hole, it had 2 water Read more…