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Wantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25) “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 saw whitefellas there for Read more…

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Terry Sailor This artwork represents Terry Sailor, an established artist at Martumili and a key Martu leader. The artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen Read more…

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Shirley Jadai This artwork represents Shirley Jadai, an important Martu leader and established artist at Martumili. The artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen to Read more…

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Owen John Biljabu This artwork is a self-portrait of artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu. Owen is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen to use traditional acrylic painting techniques to depict Read more…

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Marlene Anderson This artwork represents Marlene Anderson, an established artist and key artsworker at Martumili. The artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen to use Read more…

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Ngamaru Bidu This artwork represents Ngamaru Bidu, a senior Martu elder and established artist at Martumili. The artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen to use Read more…

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Clifton Girgiba This artwork represents Clifton Girgiba, an important Martu leader and established artist at Martumili. The artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen to Read more…

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Nola Taylor This artwork represents Nola Taylor, a senior Martu elder and established artist at Martumili.The artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen to use traditional Read more…

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Judith Anya Samson This artwork represents Judith Anya Samson, an established artist and key artsworker at Martumili. The artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen Read more…

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Cyril Whyoulter This artwork represents Cyril Whyoulter, an established artist at Martumili. The artist, Owen John (OJ) Biljabu is a proud Martu man from the Western Deserts, which range from Newman to Kunawarritji. Traditionally, Martu artists are not known for portraiture, however OJ has chosen to use traditional acrylic painting Read more…

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