Past Events

Bush Trip, by Doreen Lane, captures her memories of travelling from Papunya to Ulumbauru. Doreen is a skilled artist and jewellery maker whose work reflects women’s hunting stories and cherished family journeys. As a former director of Ikuntji Artists, Doreen has played a key role in shaping its vibrant legacy. 

Puli Puli Rocks, by Keturah Zimran OAM, captures the shifting hues of rock formations at Haasts Bluff and Karrkurrutintja, reflecting the artist’s deep pride in her heritage. Keturah is a distinguished Luritja and Pintupi artist, who comes from a lineage of renowned creators, including her grandmother Narputta Nangala Jugadai.  

Mitjili Napurrula is renowned for her bold depictions of the women’s side of the Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) story. Her design, Uwulkari – Watiya Tjuta, features acacia trees used for ceremonial spears, inspired by the motifs her mother once drew in the sand. A finalist in several prestigious art prizes, Mitjili’s work embodies the artistic traditions of the Western Desert. 

Kuruyulta, designed by Eunice Napanangka Jack, carries the artist’s vivid memories of her family’s journey across the desert to Haasts Bluff. Born in 1940 in the Sir Frederick Ranges, Eunice’s design depicts her father’s Dreaming, deeply rooted in her birthplace and family history. Through her art, she continues to share her knowledge of traditional law, dancing, and hunting. 

Papa Tjukurrpa, by Leonie Kamatu, is deeply rooted in her family’s traditions. Her design tells the Dog Dreaming story of her father’s country near Kintore, honouring sacred ancestral teachings. 

Tjilkamala Rockholes, by Alice Nampitjinpa Dixon, features her father’s country of rockholes (puli) and sandhills (tali). Born in 1943 near Talaapi, Alice is a celebrated painter and cultural leader. Before dedicating herself to art, she taught young girls the dances and traditions of desert communities. 

Watiya Tjuta at Talaapi, also by Alice Nampitjinpa Dixon depicts the trees in Alice’s ngurra (country), Talaalpi. Watiya Tjuta (many trees) grow in this area as it is a swap. The design depicts the plentifulness and abundance of country that Alice grew up in and has fond memories of. honouring her deep connection to the Western Desert. Through her artistry, Alice preserves stories of her childhood and the cultural lore passed down through generations.  

Ininti, by Virgillia Multa depicts the bush seeds that come from the ininti tree (batwinged coral tree) which is native to the Western Desert of Central Australia, growing in sand around creek beds. The ininti grow abundantly in Muruntji country where the artist has spent much time collecting the seeds. Both Patricia Multa, and her daughter Virgillia Multa paint the ininti at Muruntji, expressing the colours and movement of the ininti tree and its seeds and flowers throughout the seasons.

Wirliyajarrayi by Roseranna Larry shows the ‘Wirliyajarrayi Story’. This story was passed down to the artist from Old Lady Napaltjarri Morton. The design shows the story of Janyanpartinya creek (Mount Campbell). The kingki/tjanpa and milarrpa watinki/ukurrukurru tjuta (boogey men and women) live near this creek. The old ladies can sing the boogey men and women so that they come. 

Kalipinpa by Mavis Nampitjinpa Marks shows the ‘Kalinpinpa – Water Tjukurrpa (Dreaming)’. it’s north of Kintore. For Aboriginal people of the Western Desert, Kapi (water) is a crucial resource for survival. When the rains arrive in the desert, the landscape comes to life with all the desert flowers blooming, bush tucker abundant and people taking advantage of all the joys that water brings. 

Papa Tjukurrpa (Dog Dreaming) by Pam Brown. The country for this Tjukurrpa is at Nyuman, three hours south-west of Kintore. It is a little outstation. The dog lives at this place and can be seen as a rock.  The story was handed down to the artist by her grandfather and it’s a men’s story. She painted the sandhills surrounding this country.