Lance James is a Pitjatjantjara man from Kaltukatjara / Docker River. He paints the surrounding country eight hours west of Alice Springs. Since he was a young boy, Lance painted the horses, bulls and cowboys that occupied his country and his childhood. His affinity with the horse is particularly evident, into which he imbues great movement, strength and grace. Lance uses humour and sensitivity to explore a narrative of childhood adventure and a love of country.
Lance still lives at Kaltukatjara with his family but regularly comes to Mpartnwe for respite and the opportunity to paint. He has been painting with the Mwerre Anthurre Artists since 2007 during which time his painting practice has continued to develop, drawing inspiration from creative influences around him such as the late Billy Benn Perrurle and fellow artists Adrian Robertson, Billy Kenda and Kukula McDonald.
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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