Tarnanthi - Walka Waltja Nganampa: These are our own designs

Walka Waltja Nganampa: These are our own designs showcases ceramics and textiles that serve to strengthen Aṉangu artists’ connection to their homelands. Through a series of workshops at the Iwiri Wellbeing Centre in Port Adelaide, senior Aṉangu cultural leaders have shared their inspiring stories rooted in homelands, culture and language with emerging Aṉangu artists.

The exhibited works beautifully capture and convey these stories through intricate walka (marks) adorning textiles and ceramics. By looking back at the artistic practices and craft movements of the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands while also embracing new techniques such as block prints with traditional Tjukurpa narratives, the artists honour their heritage while pushing the boundaries of their art.

The project is a creative collaboration between Iwiri and Ku Arts.

Artists

Barbara Baker
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Audrey Brumby
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Carolyn Dunn
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Janice Ferguson
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Tjunkaya Ken
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Amelia Namatjira
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Vera Raymond
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Janice Stanley
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Maralyn (Inawinytji) Stanley
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Renita Stanley
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Amari Tjalkuri
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Tjimpuna Williams
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Lena Young
Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia

Special events

Opening event
Wed 18 Oct, 6pm

Access

Wheelchair accessible