Minyma Kutjara (Two Women) travel from the other side of Makura Piti heading north. The two sisters stop halfway near Wingellina. The younger one keeps looking back because she is homesick. The big sister said “why you looking back, why you crying? We are going long way.” They travelled around all the different country. The younger sister realises that the older one is pregnant, she thinks how could that be there are no men. But there are men, sneaky men, and they camp with the older sister at night. This story is a women’s and men’s business story. The two girls keep travelling up past Docker River.
Diane Dawson was born in 1972 in the remote Aboriginal community of Amata. Growing up in Amata, she developed her skills in painting and telling stories through her art. Eventually, Diane relocated to Wingellina, where she has lived ever since, primarily working at Minyma Kutjara Arts Project. Diane visits Ninuku Arts to see friends and family in Pipalyatjara and Kalka.
Desert Mob is presented annually in Mparntwe | Alice Springs on Arrernte Country.
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