This exhibition brings together works by three leading artists — Denise Brady, Mary Gibson and Mrs K Butler — presented in association with Tjarlirli and Kaltukatjara Arts. Denise Brady, born in Alice Springs and raised between the APY Lands and Kaltukatjara, explores deeply personal and political narratives in her multimedia practice. Her work reflects on Anangu life, blending tradition with contemporary realities.

Mary Gibson, a fierce hunter and cultural leader born at Kuluwarri, paints from a lifetime lived on the land. Her works carry the knowledge and strength of a life immersed in Country, tracing the stories of rockholes, sandhills, and bush foods across the Western Desert.

Mrs K Butler, known for her commanding presence on canvas, painted with bold brushstrokes that evoke the vastness and power of her Country. Raised in the bush near Kulkurta, her works are grounded in Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) and a lived experience of Country that stretches back generations. Together, these three women offer not only accomplished works of art, but windows into lives shaped by resilience, culture, and profound connection to land and story.

Denise Brady, The Drone and the Laser Show, 2024, acrylic on canvas, 147 x 178 cm. Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 24-1007.