Minyma Kutjara

76.2cm x 101.5cm

Acrylic on canvas

Artwork is sold unstretched

"When I am painting I am thinking about the Tjukurrpa that all the ladies know - the minyma kutjara."

"This country has strong culture. I am painting those ladies travelling through that gap near Kaltukatjara and at Walka, my homeland. The ladies came all the way from South Australia. Those ladies are travelling through the landscape and they are changing as they travel. At Walka, when that scary walpa (wind) comes through, they transform so they can hide. I am only painting a little bit of this story, the part that is right here. I am painting the kapi (rockholes), tali (sandhills), puli (hills) and karru (creek) of this place."

Marlene Connelly
Marlene's unique style is reminiscent of celestial bodies – fields of coloured punu (dotting), meandering lines, circular motifs and beautiful, changing patterns.
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All artworks are sold unstretched.   

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Due to the nature of art centre operations, with artists being paid directly from each sale, we cannot return, exchange or refund orders for a change of mind. If there is physical damage to your artwork, we will refund the purchase. Please contact us within 10 days of receipt.

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