Waru dreaming

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At Watarru, there are many large and beautiful rocks. In these rocks lived the bush turkey. Anangu had no waru (fire) as the bush turkey stole the fire, and ran all the way to the sea with it.

Carol Young remembers spending much of her younger years travelling between communities, particularly Amata and Pipalyatjara. Today, Carol lives in Pipalyatjara and is the primary carer for several of her family members. Carol comes from a strong Anangu family, with both her father and grandmother also being prominent artists. Her father, Stanley Young is also a local elder, lawman, and camel herder. Carol is also the granddaughter of the late Nyankula Watson, an important Western Desert painter. Nyankula has passed down both her tjukurpa and unique style to her granddaughter, which influences Carol’s work today.