Walkatjurra Cultural Centre — Ngalia Art

WALKATJURRA CULTURAL CENTRE – NGALIA ARTS

Ngalia Arts is part of the Ngalia Foundation (Ngalia Heritage Research Council Aboriginal Corporation) whose mission is to develop opportunities for Aboriginal people in country, culture and community through engagement in Research, Arts and Education.

Walkatjurra Cultural Centre is a related entity that undertakes arts-based projects with Ngalia and Tjupan artists and is a foundation member of the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of WA (AACHWA).

ARTISTS

Ammbi Ngangila Muir

NGALIA AND TJUPAN PEOPLE MANTA RIRRTINYA AND TJIWARL COUNTRY | NORTHERN GOLDFIELDS

AMMBI NGANGILA MUIR

BORN Canberra LIVES AND WORKS Perth LANGUAGE GROUP / PEOPLE Ngalia language / Southern Mantjiltjarra People SKIN GROUP Purungu

Ammbi’s art practice explores her Country and culture, building on stories and artworks from her late Grandmother. “When I was little Nanna would take me out bush and teach me about Country”, Ammbi says. “Sadly, she passed away when I was still young, however as a great cultural leader she left behind a legacy of arts and stories”. Inspired by her Grandmother’s painting about the Seven Sisters, Ammbi created a series of seven raku fired bowls which were first exhibited in Revealed, and are now part of the WA Museum collection. She continues to explore her heritage through her Grandmother’s legacy, guided by her father Kado Muir.

Ammbi Ngangila Muir

Darda (Ngirriki Dreaming), 2022 Acrylic on canvas 77 x 77 cm

$1,550 REV22-168

Ammbi Ngangila Muir

Ngurra Ngayuku (My Country), 2022 Acrylic on canvas 77 x 77 cm

$1,550 REV22-169