National Museum of Australia
Keeping Culture Strong was painted by six artists. It depicts the numerous activities, arts and ceremonies that take place at Warakurna today. What can be seen in this painting is a mixture of traditions which have been practised since before Europeans arrived, such as making parnu (wooden sculptures) and hunting.
They are interwoven with modern practices such as the use of swags and learning about governance.
Questions
The people of Warakurna speak Ngaanyatjarra as their first language. Why do you think they used English words in the painting?
What mountain range does the Warakurna community lie in?
Is this artwork classed as contemporary or traditional?
Artists
Eunice Yunurupa Porter
Judith Yinyika Chambers
Polly Pawuya Butler-Jackson
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Molly Malungka Yates
Anna Porter
Maisie Nungurrayi Ward
