Beth Mbitjana Inkamala was born in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), and is the niece of prominent potter C Inkamala. Judith Inkamala is her nanny. Beth grew up in Ntaria (Hermannsburg), where she recalls observing her aunties working with pottery in the 1990s. As an adult she moved to Papunya with her husband and child, where they remained for 9 years. During this time Beth worked at the local council in administration while painting at the art centre in Papunya. In 2014 Beth started making her own works developing a distinctive style and has dedicated more time to her ceramics
Desert Mob is presented annually in Mparntwe | Alice Springs on Arrernte Country.
On behalf of Desart’s staff and art centre members, the Executive Committee humbly and respectfully acknowledge the Arrernte Apmereke Artweye (Traditional Owners) and Kwertengerle (Traditional Managers) of Mparntwe.
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