Nintiringanyi, Kunpuringanyi is a visual representation of intergenerational weaving knowledge, shared through kami (grandmothers), ngunytju (mothers), untal(pa) (daughters), kangkuru (sisters) and kuntili and ngunytju (aunties). Kaltukatjara weavers used colour and material to create intricate pattern and structure, transforming simple steel frames into relief-style wall art. The collaborative installations are a celebration of skills, individual weaving styles and the important activity and connection that is deeply rooted in the art practice of NPY women; being together out bush, collecting grass, visiting Country, hunting, teaching, learning and earning. “I’m following the tracks my mother left. I was learning before from my mother Mrs. Kulitja, but now I am passing these skills on to others. This helps us keep going, and not to be lost” – Selina Kulitja
Rosalind Yibardi belongs to the Pitantjatjarra language group, and lives in the remote community of Kaltukatjara (Docker River) in the Northern Territory. Rosalind was born in 1943 on Country, south of Kaltukatjara near Puta Puta, and went to school at Utju (Areyonga). She is the mother of 6 children, all living in various communities around the NPY region. Rosalind was previously a director for NPY Women’s Council and is a senior woman in her community.
Sheryth Bronson belongs to the Pitantjatjarra language group and lives in Kaltukatjara (Docker River) in the Northern Territory. She learnt to weave from her grandmother Mrs Bell and used to sit and watch her weave as a child. Her mother-in-law is Rosalind Yibardi, a senior weaver in the community who also inspired her to take up weaving.
Angelina Bronson belongs to the Pitjantjatjarra language group. Angelina is the daughter of Kaltjiti-based weaver Noreen Bronson. She lives in Kaltukatjara (Docker River) in the Northern Territory. Angelina first learnt to make baskets when she was a young girl from her grandmother, senior weaver Rosalind Yibardi. She later learned how to make tjanpi sculptures at a skills development workshop held in her home community in 2023.
Technical assistance by Ruby Henderson-Leconte and Jade Brockley.
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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