Our Stories
Our paintings depict the Tjukurpa (Creation Time), a belief system that encompasses country, culture, people, animals, plants, the seasons, weather, and our way of life and understanding of the world and the universe. Tjukurpa is the foundation of our existence and represents our lore.
We also paint historical and contemporary narratives that reflect our life experiences. Palya!
We are sharing three important Tjukurpa stories from our ngura (country).
Kungarangkalpa (Seven Sisters)
The Seven Sisters, or Kungkarangkalpa, Creation story is of great significance to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people. The Sisters traveled […]
Kuniya & Liru (Python Woman & Poisonous Snake Man)
‘Minyma Kuniya munu Wati Lirunnga paluru pula pikaringu. Nyangatja Tjukurpa Ulurula ngaranyi.’ ‘Python Woman and Deadly Snake Man fought a […]
Puli Mankurpa (Three Rocks)
Nyangatja puli Ulurunya, nganampa ngura Tjukurpa pulka tjara. Kala painting tjuta palyalpai-amilapai Culture Centre-ngka, minga tjuta nganampa nguraku nintiringkula kulintjaku. […]
Kapi (Waterhole Story)
There are many types of waterholes that Anangu utilize, relying on their intimate knowledge of the environment to know where […]
Minyma Kutjara (Two women)
In this painting, the artist depicts Minyma Kutjara (Two Women). This is the Creation Law story of the two women […]
Irmangka Irmangka (Bush Medicine)
In this painting the artist, has depicted imagery of Irmangka Irmangka, a plant which has been used in traditional medicine in Anangu culture […]
Pantu (Salt Lakes)
In this painting, the artist depicts pantu (salt lakes), specifically referencing those found near Atila (Mount Connor) and Curtain Springs. […]
Tali (Sand Dune)
The painting depicts tali (sand dunes), with fluid lines that tell the story of the land. In this habitat, Tjanpi […]
Wati Ngintaka (Perentie Lizard Man) – Reggie Uluru
“This is a straight story from the Tjukurpa (Creation Time), and nobody can change that story. This is about the […]
Broken Law (Malya Teamay’s Story)
“This is my father’s story, ‘Broken Law,’ told by Malya Teamay. He learned it from his brother, who has since […]
My Story, Mala People
“Before, when we had Anangu Tours, I would walk with everyone, sharing the Mala Story as we went along. We […]
Nyanu Watson- Tjulpu (Birds)
Nyanu Watson loves to paint Tjulpu (birds). She depicts birds found in the Pipalyatjara and Kalka areas that are important […]
Ili Tjukurpa (Wild Fig Dreaming)
Ili Tjukurpa (Wild Fig Dreaming) has been passed down through the Riley family for generations. It originates from Alison’s grandfather’s […]