Camelaku Tjukurpa (A Story About Camels) by Pantjiti Lionel, 2005

Pantjiti Lionel is an artist who lived in Pukatja (formerly Ernabella), a community on the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in South Australia.

Camelaku Tjukurpa, made in the Central Desert, includes symbols like camel tracks, human footprints and figures.

This is one of a vibrant collection of artworks and objects representing the continuing dynamism of cultural practices at Ernabella in South Australia.

The early paintings from Ernabella feature patterns, known as walka. Inspired by children’s drawings made at the mission school, walka are particular to the Ernabella style, with individual artists having their own recognisable marks. In recent years, Ernabella artists have introduced more literal and descriptive styles to their painting and printmaking.

Do some research to find out more about an Ernabella artist.

You might like to start by exploring highlights from the Museum’s Ernabella collection here: https://www.nma.gov.au/explore/collection/highlights/ernabella-arts