Jane Mervin Pitjantjatjara, 6/12/1962-2022
Jane came from Amata Community, SA, to Alice Springs in the early 2000s and began painting with the Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists in 2011.
She painted predominantly tjulpu (birds), executed with a playful use of texture, colour and story. Jane’s joyful affinity with the tjulpu speaks of her connection to community and country.
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Jane MervinTjulpu Nyaranyi Kutju - One Bird Standing, 2016acrylic on canvas30 x 46 cmSold
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Jane MervinThree Tjulpu on Branch, 2012acrylic on canvas30 x 30 cm$ 680.00
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Small Works, Big Stories
50 works | 20 years 6 - 28 Jun 2026From a striking painterly landscape by award-winning artist Adrian Jangala Robertson, to sweeps of brilliant colour by founding artists of the Pilbara, Balgo and the NPY Lands, to classic designs...Read more -
Beautiful Art Proper Way
Billy Tjampitjinpa Kenda, Jane Mervin, Lance James 19 May - 3 Jun 2018Joyous small works by noteworthy artists Billy Tjampitjinpa Kenda, Jane Mervin and Lance James from Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists, Alice Springs whose art depicts the essence, beauty and life of...Read more -
Small Gems
Aboriginal Art + Gifts for Christmas 6 - 7 Dec 2014New small and larger paintings, sculptures & carvings, ceramics & weavings and fabulous new stock of licensed design items including Christmas ornaments • cards • cushions • jewellery • bags,...Read more -
Spring Salon 2013
13 - 21 Oct 2012A private view exhibition of vibrant new works by some of Australia’s most exciting Aboriginal artists. Our recent northern trips have included to the Top End regions of Daly River,...Read more
Jane came from Amata Community, SA, to Alice Springs in the early 2000s and for three years she studied at Batchelor College, receiving a Certificate 2 in Arts and Craft. Since 2011 Jane has painted with the Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists.
She paints predominantly tjulpu (birds), executed with a playful use of texture, colour and story. Jane’s joyful affinity with the tjulpu speaks of her connection to community and country.
Referring to her favourite subject, owls; “At night time the owls come in to visit. I can hear them, I look for them. I see the owl and the moon and then I go to sleep.”
She draws inspiration from her memories of life in Amata and images from the books she keeps on her desk to create texture rich canvases and elaborate works on paper. Janes’ gentle soul and quirky brand of humour are evident in all she does.
Passionate about teaching her language, Pitjantjatjara, to her Support Workers and fellow artists, Jane is key in cultivating the exchange of knowledge and stories that transpires within the studio on a daily basis.
