MARTUMILI ARTISTS

A: East Pilbara Arts Centre, Newman Dr, Newman, WA

P: +61 8 9175 1020

E: martumili@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

W: martumili.com.au

Facebook: MartumiliArtists

Instagram: @martumiliartists

MARTUMILI ARTISTS was established by Martu people living in the communities of Parnpajinya (Newman), Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu, Kunawarritji, Irrungadji and Warralong, and it draws on strong influences of aboriginal art history. The artists and their families are the traditional custodians of vast stretches of the Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts as well as the Karlamilyi (Rudall River) area. Most Martu people maintained an entirely independent, nomadic desert lifestyle until the 1950s and 1960s when they walked into settlements in response to a long and severe drought. Today, Martu people live in their own communities and regularly visit regional centres such as Newman and Port Hedland.

Martumili Artists are based in the East Pilbara Arts Centre in Newman, with artists working in the six other remote East Pilbara communities. Martumili Artists are an activity of the Shire of East Pilbara, and gratefully acknowledge BHP Billiton as their Principal Partner.

Image: An exhibition at East Pilbara Arts Centre. Courtesy: East Pilbara Arts Centre and Martumili Artists

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