Here, the artist paints about pantu, or salt lakes, referring specifically to those found near Atila (Mount Connor) and Curtain Springs. It is a significant site that forms part of the Seven Sisters songline. The Sisters journeyed here from the APY lands, away from Wati Nyiru, who was pursuing the sisters with obsessive dedication.
The Seven Sisters Creation Story is of great significance to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people. The sisters traveled a long time ago through the artist’s traditional country in South Australia’s North West and the southwest corner of the Northern Territory.
There are many types of waterholes that Anangu can use, and they depend on their intimate knowledge of the environment to know where and when they will find water. Sometimes a soakage will have dried up, and the women must use their digging sticks to find the water under the surface. They transport it back to their families by carrying it in wooden bowls, which are carried on their heads.
Artist: Rene Kulitja Size: 101 x 152cm Material: Acrylic on Belgian Linen The Seven Sisters Creation Story is of great significance to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people. The sisters traveled a long time ago through the artist’s traditional country in South Australia’s North West and the southwest corner of the Northern Territory. A man called Wati Nyiru was chasing the sisters, trying to court one of them. […]
In this painting, the artist has depicted imagery of Irmangka Irmangka, a plant that has been used in traditional medicine in Anangu culture for thousands of years and continues to be used today.
Artist: Eunice Woods Size: 92cm x 92cm Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Nyangatja puli Ulurunya, nganampa ngura Tjukurpa pulka tjara. Kala painting tjuta palyalpai-amilapai Culture Centre-ngka, minga tjuta nganampa nguraku nintiringkula kulintjaku.’ – ‘This is the rock known as Uluru, our home with its powerful law. We do our paintings at the Culture Centre so tourists can […]
