Minyma Ku Tjukurpa Ernabella : In partnership with Ernabella Arts

Vibrant new paintings and ceramics by 14 artists of Ernabella Arts in the APY Lands celebrate Women's Lore and cullture in the exhibition Minyma Ku Tjukurpa Ernabella. Known for its high-quality innovative paintings and ceramics, Ernabella Arts is Australia's longest continuously running art centre having been established as an art and craft room in 1948. At least three generations of artists have learned from their elders in this room, sharing their stories in art with an ever-evolving individuality. 

In both ceramics and paintings, senior artist Carlene Thompson depicts her famous quirky Mamu (creatures) and Kalaya Tjukurpa (Emu Dreaming). Another senior painter, Atipalku Intjalki confidently lays down the designs of her father's country and educator Katrina Tjitayi's canvases resonate with layers of brilliant colour. Younger generation artist Lynette Lewis's detailed paintings shimmer with fine line, while, in sweeping lines of luminous colour, her sister Michelle Lewis depicts their father's 'quiet' (empty) country as she simultaneously traces the underlying paths of tjala (honey ants). The play of light on water flowing over the salt pans of Mt Connor, an important site for the Seven Sisters creation story, is the subject of Janice Stanley's luminous works, while Tjulyata Kulyuru's fine-lined rhythmic canvases depict the all-important waterholes of her country. A special feature is a striking display of newly-made  hand built, incised and painted ceramics  by five leading ceramists.    

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

PAINTERS

Atipalku Intjalki, Carlene Thompson, Janice Stanley,  Katrina Tjitayi, Lynette Lewis, Michelle Lewis, Tjulyata Kulyuru, Yurpiya Lionel

CERAMICISTS

Carlene Thompson, Benyi Stewart, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Dunn, Renita Stanley