Dorothy Richards - Pukurlpatulatju Palyara Pirrtja
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Warakurna Artists Warakurna is a remote community situated on the Great Central Road in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands of Western Australia, approximately 330km from Uluru near the border with the Northern Territory. The township of approximately 180 people is nestled amongst the spectacular Rawlinson Ranges in the Gibson Desert, close to the Giles Meteorological Weather Station.Warakurna has a long history of artistic expression. In March 2005 the Art Centre studio was opened amid much enthusiasm and excitement. The Art Centre is fully owned and governed by Aboriginal people and provides services to artists living in and visiting Warakurna and the nearby community of and Wanarn.
Artist Bio: Dorothy Richard‘s work is a captivating colourscape inspired by the land, stories past and present and her grandchildren. Her eye for colour is unmatched and distinguishes her work as a tapestry that nods to tradition while celebrating contemporary indigenous art styles and colours.
Her love for life and culture imbues her work with spirit and speaks of a rich connection to what grows from the land and the strong women that gather bush grub and tree roots. Keeping culture strong and stories rolling are integral to what inspires this talented artist and in turn, her work inspires all those around her.
Dorothy lives and works in Jameson and also makes tjanpi, beads and indigenous artefacts to compliment her illuminated arts portfolio.
