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Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters Story)
$3,725.00
I learnt to paint from the older women at Ninuku, especially my mother, Angampa Martin, a known Irrunytju artist. She taught me how to paint stories of her land in Western Australia. My art is inspired by stories from this country and my desire to support my family, including the little grandchildren. Painting helps me to keep my culture strong and stay connected to the land and the stories. When I was a child, I’d always go to the bush with my mum and dad, siblings and aunties to catch bush tucker and spend time together. I still enjoy going out to the bush with my friends and I know a lot about the land and animals. My sister Angela Watson still lives nearby to me. We spend our days together in the art centre and enjoy spending time together and with the other ladies here. I’m excited to teach my daughters to paint at Ninuku when they’re ready! I use bright colours in my paintings to make people feel happy when they see my art.
Anyupa Nelson was born around 1968 in Pipalyatjara, and is the daughter of Angampa Martin, a renowned Irrunytju artist. Growing up in Pipalyatjara with her family, Anyupa was always surrounded by art, and enjoyed going out into the bush with her mum and dad, siblings, and aunties to catch bush tucker and spend time on Country. Today, Anyupa still enjoys going out to the bush with the ladies and her knowledge about the land and animals is remarkable. Anyupa learned to paint from the older women in at Ninuku, including her mother, who painted stories of her Country in Western Australia. Anyupa’s work is inspired by her mother’s country and her determination to support her family. Through her art, she keeps her culture strong and connects herself to the land and the stories that flow through it. Now, Anyupa lives in Pipalyatjara with her husband, grandchildren, and extended family, and across from her sister, Angela Watson.
