Alizha Coulthard Panangka is an exciting and dedicated emerging artist of Hermannsburg Potters, joining the group in 2020. Daughter of senior artist and community elder Anita Ratara, Alizha’s family has a strong legacy in fine art. Her grandfather (her mothers uncle) is Otto Pareroultja from the renowned Hermannsburg School. Alizha’s work ‘Lyurra Nuka’ (My Grandmother), depicting her Grandmother Rahel Ungwanaka, a founding member of Hermannsburg Potters, was acquired by Artbank in October 2023. Alizha lives at her family outstation of 8 Mile west of Hermannsburg Communtiy and draws her inspiration from the landscape, family and local flora and fauna.
