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ARTIST PROFILE Minnie Pwerle Minnie Pwerle was born prior to 1920 (c. 1910) on the banks of the Sandover River- 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs. Her country was Atnwengerrp and her language was Anmatyerre and Alyawarr. Minnie was one of six children and went on to become the mother of seven children including International artist Barbara Weir. She passed away peacefully 18th March 2006 at her home in Atnwengerrp with her family. Minnie commenced painting on canvas in 1999 - and was immediately noticed by Galleries and Collectors worldwide - after a lifetime of ceremonial body painting. Body paint designs are worn to represent Dreamings and various symbols are specific to particular rituals. Minnie then started painting batiks in the 1980's completing works for the Robert Holmes a Court Collection. Minnie’s paintings reflect her country- the bushtucker so important to her desert heritage and the women’s ceremonial body paint inherent in her culture. The circular design of the Bush Melon and th

ARTIST’S PROFILEThe Pwerle Sisters(Molly- Emily- Galya) When Minnie Pwerle passed away in March 2006- she left a legacy of artworks memorable for their amazing colour and flowing imagery. Three of her sisters are carrying on the tradition of Minnie’s depiction of the art of Utopia- each with their own individual style but all boldly displaying the same inspiration and zest for art and their culture and love of their country. In 2004 Molly- Emily and Galya Pwerle began painting together with their famous sister Minnie. Aged from 80-90 they- like Minnie- have lived a Traditional life in their desert homeland of Irrultja- a tiny settlement in Utopia of about 100 people- with very little real exposure to the rigours of western culture. Each lady produces artworks possessing an illusive magic hard to define- full of colour and movement and fluid execution. Collectors world-wide are still amazed- as they were with the works of the late Emily Kngwarreye and Minnie- that such modern images could possibly

ARTIST PROFILE Charlene Carrington Charlene is definitely one of the most talented- exciting young artists in Australia. Born in Perth- she grew up at Warmun- Turkey Creek- Western Australia. At 30 years of age- mother of six- she has established herself as a strong woman- an enthusiastic painter with an enquiring mind and the ability to fulfil her highest aspirations. She is ambitious- determined to succeed in the Art World- yet still retaining a deep love of her extended family and always they are uppermost in Charlene’s life. Quick to laugh- generous of herself- a popular loving and much loved lady. Charlene started painting at an early age – the second child of Churchill Cann and Sade Carrington- both International Artists- her earlier paintings reflected the flowing lines and meticulous method of her mother. She was known to comment when young that she just didn’t feel right when trying her father’s style- but it is now very apparent that many of her paintings are leaning towards Ch

ARTIST PROFILE Rusty Peters Rusty Peters was born on Springvale Station- East Kimberley- Western Australia in 1935. He grew up and worked as a stockman on Springvale- which is the content of many of his works. The family relocated to Mabel Downs Station after his father was lost in a riding accident- and Rusty continued as a stockman and valued horse-breaker. The family then moved to the fledgling Turkey Creek Community (now Warmun) where Rusty took his place with the Kitja Elders in passing on the culture to the young boys. He worked with Hector Jandany and George Mung Mung who along with Jack Britten and Paddy Jampinji were to become the First Generation Ochre artists- all of whom are now deceased. In 1989 he moved to Kununurra and worked at Waringarri Aboriginal Art Centre- the first in the East Kimberley area. He assisted artists- in particular Rover Thomas (dcsd.) and learned the many facets of the art trade whilst painting infrequently. He participated in printmaking workshops with Waringarri. He

ARTIST PROFILE Jock Mosquito Jock was born on Nicholson Station bordering on desert country and situated over the Northern Territory border from Kununurra (East Kimberley) where Jock now resides (Kununurra and Warmun Community). He spent his working life based at Nicholson- and like other stockmen of his day- mustered on surrounding stations – the best of his profession were valued and the station owners provided them with as much work as they wished as mustering time varied throughout the region. He did not ever know his mother – his father and grandmother “grew him up” (raised him). He had the opportunity to go to Beagle Bay for schooling- but his father and grandmother did not wish him to go – a fact which he has regretted all his life. Jock has often commented “If I had spent more time in school than the stockcamp- I would be a lot better off”. With no formal education- Jock has avidly participated in important cultural and business matters in his country. He was Chairperson of

ARTIST PROFILE Minnie Pwerle Minnie Pwerle was born prior to 1920 (c. 1910) on the banks of the Sandover River- 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs. Her country was Atnwengerrp and her language was Anmatyerre and Alyawarr. Minnie was one of six children and went on to become the mother of seven children including International artist Barbara Weir. She passed away peacefully 18th March 2006 at her home in Atnwengerrp with her family. Minnie commenced painting on canvas in 1999 - and was immediately noticed by Galleries and Collectors worldwide - after a lifetime of ceremonial body painting. Body paint designs are worn to represent Dreamings and various symbols are specific to particular rituals. Minnie then started painting batiks in the 1980's completing works for the Robert Holmes a Court Collection. Minnie’s paintings reflect her country- the bushtucker so important to her desert heritage and the women’s ceremonial body paint inherent in her culture. The circular design of the Bush Melon and th

ARTIST PROFILE Beerbee Mungnari Beerbee was born on Waterloo Station- Northern Territory in 1931. Like so many of the Kimberley painters of his generation- he was a stockman and drover- working on many stations including Argyle- Lissadell- Texas and Rosewood. Beerbee (pronounced Birribee) grew up on Rosewood- but recalls the family’s trips to Waterloo Station for holidays at Christmas. After retiring from stock work- he lived for a time at Wyndham- then located to Turkey Creek- where he and his late wife worked in the school and taught the kids – “it was just a bow shed then- that school”. He has six children – all of whom Beerbee says can paint. Denise and Marika Mung are emerging artists and often paint in their father’s style- whilst Sade Carrington is an established International artist. Beerbee lived many years at Frog Hollow community with his friends Jack Britten and Henry Wambini – he moved with them to Turkey Creek - after they were lost (passed away)- he now spends most of his tim

ARTIST PROFILE Churchill Cann Churchill (Yoonany) was born on Texas Downs Station in 1947- where his father was a stockman and his mother worked in the station homestead. He speaks both Kitja and Mirriuwong. He spent most of his working life on Texas and followed his father's footsteps as a valued stockman and horse-breaker. He also worked on Alice Downs- Mabel Downs- Spring Creek and Lissadell Stations. Along with Dougie McCale and Patrick Mung Mung- he eventually moved to Turkey Creek (Warmun Community). There he began to paint with his close friend Rover Thomas and with Jack Britten- Hector Jandany- Henry Wambini and the other male artists. He quickly became noticed for his individual style and went on to participate in many exhibitions- with his paintings now in galleries and collections worldwide.He is rather surrounded by art - his female relatives being recognised artists - his sisters Katie Cox and Nancy Nodea- his former wife - International artist Sade Carrington and in particular their daughte

ARTIST PROFILE Mark Nodea Mark was born in Derby in 1968. He currently resides in Kununurra and is former Chairperson of the Warmun Art Centre. Mark is well educated and a wonderful ambassador for his Community and the traditional ochre art of the area. He has been taught the stories of his land by his mother- artist Nancy Nodea- and paints her country- Texas Downs- and his father’s country around Cherabun Station. Mark's father is Hanson Boxer- a Walmajarrie man- and this enables Mark to extend his content to embrace both Kitja land and his father's country around Yakanarra (an excision of Go Go Station via Fitzroy Crossing) and Cherabun Station. His minimal and sometimes flamboyant style gives him scope for large works. Mark's design won the 2002 Royal Australian Mint International Award for Pure Silver Collector Coin. The Royal Australian Mint has only released ten such coins since 1983. He has participated in Group Exhibitions and his first Solo in September 2003 at the prestigious Alison Kelly

76cm x 100cm Ochre on CanvasVery typical of the early style which Paddy favoured.Not particularly aesthetically pleasing-however depicting the artist's early recollection of hisTraditional country and clearly stamping him as a clever dot artist.

ARTIST PROFILE Rusty Peters Rusty Peters was born on Springvale Station- East Kimberley- Western Australia in 1935. He grew up and worked as a stockman on Springvale- which is the content of many of his works. The family relocated to Mabel Downs Station after his father was lost in a riding accident- and Rusty continued as a stockman and valued horse-breaker. The family then moved to the fledgling Turkey Creek Community (now Warmun) where Rusty took his place with the Kitja Elders in passing on the culture to the young boys. He worked with Hector Jandany and George Mung Mung who along with Jack Britten and Paddy Jampinji were to become the First Generation Ochre artists- all of whom are now deceased. In 1989 he moved to Kununurra and worked at Waringarri Aboriginal Art Centre- the first in the East Kimberley area. He assisted artists- in particular Rover Thomas (dcsd.) and learned the many facets of the art trade whilst painting infrequently. He participated in printmaking workshops with Waringarri. He

ARTIST PROFILE Mabel Juli Mabel was born c. 1933 at Five Mile- via Moola Bulla Station- East Kimberley Western Australia. She was raised in her mother’s country- Springvale Station. The family then relocated to Bow River Station where Mabel worked as a young woman. Mabel is a highly respected Traditional Kitja Elder and acknowledged as one of the great First Generation Ochre artists. She began painting in the mid 1980’s along with the late Queenie McKenzie and Madigan Thomas. Rover Thomas and Jack Britten (both deceased) were already attracting attention with their depictions of the country in ochre- and the women quickly followed- with in-depth Traditional Ngarrangkarni (Dreamtime) stories to explain their artworks. Queenie- Mabel and Madigan are renowned strong women- always workers- great organisers and teachers of culture to the young Kitja women. The content of Mabel’s paintings centres on Springvale (Darrajayn)- as does the works of her brother International Artist Rusty Peters. Mabel has p

ARTIST PROFILE Charlene Carrington Charlene is definitely one of the most talented- exciting young artists in Australia. Born in Perth- she grew up at Warmun- Turkey Creek- Western Australia. At 30 years of age- mother of six- she has established herself as a strong woman- an enthusiastic painter with an enquiring mind and the ability to fulfil her highest aspirations. She is ambitious- determined to succeed in the Art World- yet still retaining a deep love of her extended family and always they are uppermost in Charlene’s life. Quick to laugh- generous of herself- a popular loving and much loved lady. Charlene started painting at an early age – the second child of Churchill Cann and Sade Carrington- both International Artists- her earlier paintings reflected the flowing lines and meticulous method of her mother. She was known to comment when young that she just didn’t feel right when trying her father’s style- but it is now very apparent that many of her paintings are leaning towards Churchi

ARTIST PROFILE Rusty Peters Rusty Peters was born on Springvale Station- East Kimberley- Western Australia in 1935. He grew up and worked as a stockman on Springvale- which is the content of many of his works. The family relocated to Mabel Downs Station after his father was lost in a riding accident- and Rusty continued as a stockman and valued horse-breaker. The family then moved to the fledgling Turkey Creek Community (now Warmun) where Rusty took his place with the Kitja Elders in passing on the culture to the young boys. He worked with Hector Jandany and George Mung Mung who along with Jack Britten and Paddy Jampinji were to become the First Generation Ochre artists- all of whom are now deceased. In 1989 he moved to Kununurra and worked at Waringarri Aboriginal Art Centre- the first in the East Kimberley area. He assisted artists- in particular Rover Thomas (dcsd.) and learned the many facets of the art trade whilst painting infrequently. He participated in printmaking workshops with Waringarri. He

ARTIST PROFILE Alan Griffiths Alan resides in Kununurra with his wife Peggy- and both are renowned artists. He has been painting since the early 1980’s and his talent is recognised Australia-wide and Internationally. He paints both for Waringarri Art Centre and as an independent artist. He has been fortunate in that he is one of a few selected artists whose attributes were outstanding enough to gain recognition early in the Aboriginal Art movement – with Peggy- he exhibited with and participated in printmaking programmes alongside some of the most successful ochre artists in the East Kimberley region – Jack Britten- Queenie McKenzie- Rover Thomas (all deceased). His fastidious approach to his work has gained him an enviable reputation- commanding high prices for his paintings. Alan’s limited edition prints of his own corroboree “Bali Bali Balga Joonba” were instantly successful- being collected by Parliament House. He and Peggy were invited to present this corroboree at the ATSIC Art Awards P

ARTIST PROFILE Minnie Pwerle Minnie Pwerle was born prior to 1920 (c. 1910) on the banks of the Sandover River- 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs. Her country was Atnwengerrp and her language was Anmatyerre and Alyawarr. Minnie was one of six children and went on to become the mother of seven children including International artist Barbara Weir. She passed away peacefully 18th March 2006 at her home in Atnwengerrp with her family. Minnie commenced painting on canvas in 1999 - and was immediately noticed by Galleries and Collectors worldwide - after a lifetime of ceremonial body painting. Body paint designs are worn to represent Dreamings and various symbols are specific to particular rituals. Minnie then started painting batiks in the 1980's completing works for the Robert Holmes a Court Collection. Minnie’s paintings reflect her country- the bushtucker so important to her desert heritage and the women’s ceremonial body paint inherent in her culture. The circular design of the Bush Melon and th

ARTIST PROFILE Minnie Pwerle Minnie Pwerle was born prior to 1920 (c. 1910) on the banks of the Sandover River- 350 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs. Her country was Atnwengerrp and her language was Anmatyerre and Alyawarr. Minnie was one of six children and went on to become the mother of seven children including International artist Barbara Weir. She passed away peacefully 18th March 2006 at her home in Atnwengerrp with her family. Minnie commenced painting on canvas in 1999 - and was immediately noticed by Galleries and Collectors worldwide - after a lifetime of ceremonial body painting. Body paint designs are worn to represent Dreamings and various symbols are specific to particular rituals. Minnie then started painting batiks in the 1980's completing works for the Robert Holmes a Court Collection. Minnie’s paintings reflect her country- the bushtucker so important to her desert heritage and the women’s ceremonial body paint inherent in her culture. The circular design of the Bush Melon and th

ARTIST PROFILE Tommy Carroll Tommy was born in 1956 at Doon Doon Station in the East Kimberley and worked as a stockman for many years. His knowledge of the country in which he worked is extensive and the pivotal focus of his paintings. He is a natural – his style is strong- individual- balanced- striking. It is obvious that he has never followed in anyone’s footsteps – his works are most definitely by Tommy Carroll. The paintings flow with the landscape – from minimal yet precise black and white to vibrant reds and bright yellow to the softer black/ brown/ green of his grandfather- Paddy Carroll’s country. He has participated in Solo and Group Exhibitions throughout Australia – his paintings have been acquired by important collectors- the National Gallery of Australia and the Parliament House Collection. Tommy’s works are popular world-wide- as many collectors from America- Germany and Holland have discovered and collected and continue to commission works by this now well established artis

ARTIST PROFILE Beerbee Mungnari Beerbee was born on Waterloo Station- Northern Territory in 1931. Like so many of the Kimberley painters of his generation- he was a stockman and drover- working on many stations including Argyle- Lissadell- Texas and Rosewood. Beerbee (pronounced Birribee) grew up on Rosewood- but recalls the family’s trips to Waterloo Station for holidays at Christmas. After retiring from stock work- he lived for a time at Wyndham- then located to Turkey Creek- where he and his late wife worked in the school and taught the kids – “it was just a bow shed then- that school”. He has six children – all of whom Beerbee says can paint. Denise and Marika Mung are emerging artists and often paint in their father’s style- whilst Sade Carrington is an established International artist. Beerbee lived many years at Frog Hollow community with his friends Jack Britten and Henry Wambini – he moved with them to Turkey Creek - after they were lost (passed away)- he now spends most of his time

ARTIST PROFILE Jock Mosquito Jock was born on Nicholson Station bordering on desert country and situated over the Northern Territory border from Kununurra (East Kimberley) where Jock now resides (Kununurra and Warmun Community). He spent his working life based at Nicholson- and like other stockmen of his day- mustered on surrounding stations – the best of his profession were valued and the station owners provided them with as much work as they wished as mustering time varied throughout the region. He did not ever know his mother – his father and grandmother “grew him up” (raised him). He had the opportunity to go to Beagle Bay for schooling- but his father and grandmother did not wish him to go – a fact which he has regretted all his life. Jock has often commented “If I had spent more time in school than the stockcamp- I would be a lot better off”. With no formal education- Jock has avidly participated in important cultural and business matters in his country. He was Chairperson of the i

ARTIST PROFILE Rusty Peters Rusty Peters was born on Springvale Station- East Kimberley- Western Australia in 1935. He grew up and worked as a stockman on Springvale- which is the content of many of his works. The family relocated to Mabel Downs Station after his father was lost in a riding accident- and Rusty continued as a stockman and valued horse-breaker. The family then moved to the fledgling Turkey Creek Community (now Warmun) where Rusty took his place with the Kitja Elders in passing on the culture to the young boys. He worked with Hector Jandany and George Mung Mung who along with Jack Britten and Paddy Jampinji were to become the First Generation Ochre artists- all of whom are now deceased. In 1989 he moved to Kununurra and worked at Waringarri Aboriginal Art Centre- the first in the East Kimberley area. He assisted artists- in particular Rover Thomas (dcsd.) and learned the many facets of the art trade whilst painting infrequently. He participated in printmaking workshops with Waringarri. He

ARTIST PROFILE Churchill Cann Churchill (Yoonany) was born on Texas Downs Station in 1947- where his father was a stockman and his mother worked in the station homestead. He speaks both Kitja and Mirriuwong. He spent most of his working life on Texas and followed his father's footsteps as a valued stockman and horse-breaker. He also worked on Alice Downs- Mabel Downs- Spring Creek and Lissadell Stations. Along with Dougie McCale and Patrick Mung Mung- he eventually moved to Turkey Creek (Warmun Community). There he began to paint with his close friend Rover Thomas and with Jack Britten- Hector Jandany- Henry Wambini and the other male artists. He quickly became noticed for his individual style and went on to participate in many exhibitions- with his paintings now in galleries and collections worldwide.He is rather surrounded by art - his female relatives being recognised artists - his sisters Katie Cox and Nancy Nodea- his former wife - International artist Sade Carrington and in particular their daughte

90cm x 120cm Ochre on CanvasExecuted November 2001Excellent depiction of the artist’s countryGeorge Wallaby (dcsd) was a desert artist executing paintings in ochre medium.

ARTIST PROFILE Jock Mosquito Jock was born on Nicholson Station bordering on desert country and situated over the Northern Territory border from Kununurra (East Kimberley) where Jock now resides (Kununurra and Warmun Community). He spent his working life based at Nicholson- and like other stockmen of his day- mustered on surrounding stations – the best of his profession were valued and the station owners provided them with as much work as they wished as mustering time varied throughout the region. He did not ever know his mother – his father and grandmother “grew him up” (raised him). He had the opportunity to go to Beagle Bay for schooling- but his father and grandmother did not wish him to go – a fact which he has regretted all his life. Jock has often commented “If I had spent more time in school than the stockcamp- I would be a lot better off”. With no formal education- Jock has avidly participated in important cultural and business matters in his country. He was Chairperson of

ARTIST PROFILE Tommy Carroll Tommy was born in 1956 at Doon Doon Station in the East Kimberley and worked as a stockman for many years. His knowledge of the country in which he worked is extensive and the pivotal focus of his paintings. He is a natural – his style is strong- individual- balanced- striking. It is obvious that he has never followed in anyone’s footsteps – his works are most definitely by Tommy Carroll. The paintings flow with the landscape – from minimal yet precise black and white to vibrant reds and bright yellow to the softer black/ brown/ green of his grandfather- Paddy Carroll’s country. Selected Solo Exhibitions 2004 - Tommy Carroll and Mabel Juli- Kaliman Gallery- Sydney 2003 - Vivien Anderson Gallery- Melbourne 2002 - Vivien Anderson Gallery- Melbourne Selected Group Exhibitions 2006 - Recent Works by Warmun Artists- Mary Place Gallery- Sydney 2005 - Waterhole 11- Raft Artspace- Darwin - New Work From Warmun- Gadfly Gallery- Perth 2003 - Recent Works by Warmun Artist

Artwork Description Churchill has depicted one of the five major Bores on Texas Downs Station. The central oval shape is the large water tank- with two dams either side. The windmill is painted below these figures. He explained that the windmill pumped water from the bore up to the dams- thence to the holding tank- which drip-fed down to pipes running to water troughs around the area for the cattle. In the event of little wind- the bore was equipped with a diesel motor which he said “had to be cranked up to get everything happening again”. The artwork forms part of a limited series of the artist’s impression of mustering cattle on the Station- with focus on the relentless heat and all-encompassing red dust of the Kimberley Artwork is accompanied by a full suite of working images. _______________ ARTIST PROFILE Churchill Cann Churchill (Yoonany) was born on Texas Downs Station in 1947- where his father was a stockman and his mother worked in the station homestead. He speaks both Kitja and Mirri

ARTIST PROFILE Nancy Nodea Nancy was born in the bush at Buffalo Hole- Ngarrgooroon (Texas Downs) and grew up and worked on Texas Downs Station- along with many of her family members. The Kitja people who were born and/ or worked on Texas Downs are among the most noteworthy of the Ochre Artists- including Queenie McKenzie (dcsd.)- Hector Jandany (dcsd.)- Nancy’s brother Churchill Cann- Katie Cox- Betty Carrington and Patrick Mung Mung. Nancy’s son Mark Nodea and her niece (Churchill’s daughter) Charlene Carrington are two of the most talented ochre artists the Kimberley region has produced. Nancy began painting in 1994 with Madigan Thomas- Mabel Juli and the other female artists who were encouraged by Rover Thomas and Jack Britten. Nancy paints her country Texas Downs of which she has intimate knowledge- and invariably the landscape artwork is accompanied by a significant Traditional Dreamtime story. Nancy attended bush school and also classes whilst at the leprosarium near Derby- and is able to includ

Artwork is accompanied by Papunya Tula Artists Art Centre Certificate of Authenticity/ Provenance

ARTIST PROFILE Churchill Cann Churchill (Yoonany) was born on Texas Downs Station in 1947- where his father was a stockman and his mother worked in the station homestead. He speaks both Kitja and Mirriuwong. He spent most of his working life on Texas and followed his father's footsteps as a valued stockman and horse-breaker. He also worked on Alice Downs- Mabel Downs- Spring Creek and Lissadell Stations. Along with Dougie McCale and Patrick Mung Mung- he eventually moved to Turkey Creek (Warmun Community). There he began to paint with his close friend Rover Thomas and with Jack Britten- Hector Jandany- Henry Wambini and the other male artists. He quickly became noticed for his individual style and went on to participate in many exhibitions- with his paintings now in galleries and collections worldwide.He is rather surrounded by art - his female relatives being recognised artists - his sisters Katie Cox and Nancy Nodea- his former wife - International artist Sade Carrington and in particular their daughte

ARTIST PROFILE Jock Mosquito Jock was born on Nicholson Station bordering on desert country and situated over the Northern Territory border from Kununurra (East Kimberley) where Jock now resides (Kununurra and Warmun Community). He spent his working life based at Nicholson- and like other stockmen of his day- mustered on surrounding stations – the best of his profession were valued and the station owners provided them with as much work as they wished as mustering time varied throughout the region. He did not ever know his mother – his father and grandmother “grew him up” (raised him). He had the opportunity to go to Beagle Bay for schooling- but his father and grandmother did not wish him to go – a fact which he has regretted all his life. Jock has often commented “If I had spent more time in school than the stockcamp- I would be a lot better off”. With no formal education- Jock has avidly participated in important cultural and business matters in his country. He was Chairperson of

ARTIST PROFILE Nora Nocketta Nagarra Nora was born on Turner Station- south of Purnululu in the East Kimberley. Her full sister is Phyllis Thomas- also a senior artist at Turkey Creek (Warmun). Nora worked on Turner River Station as a youngster- carrying out the normal station duties of feeding and looking after the nanny goats- then domestic duties as she became older. Nora is a specialist dot artist and her medium is bush ochre. The technique she uses is unfortunately becoming more difficult to acquire- as the younger artists prefer the main landscape painting. The content of her paintings consists of Turner (Kartang Rija) and Purnululu to Turkey Creek. Her knowledge of the land from her early days of walking through it with her family is extensive and her paintings reflect this. She now resides at Warmun Community and her paintings have been collected world wide. She participates in Group Exhibitions- and her works are popular as they reflect traditional dot art beautifully executed. Selected Exhibi

ARTIST PROFILE Tommy Carroll Tommy was born in 1956 at Doon Doon Station in the East Kimberley and worked as a stockman for many years. His knowledge of the country in which he worked is extensive and the pivotal focus of his paintings. He is a natural – his style is strong- individual- balanced- striking. It is obvious that he has never followed in anyone’s footsteps – his works are most definitely by Tommy Carroll. The paintings flow with the landscape – from minimal yet precise black and white to vibrant reds and bright yellow to the softer black/ brown/ green of his grandfather- Paddy Carroll’s country. Selected Solo Exhibitions 2004 - Tommy Carroll and Mabel Juli- Kaliman Gallery- Sydney 2003 - Vivien Anderson Gallery- Melbourne 2002 - Vivien Anderson Gallery- Melbourne Selected Group Exhibitions 2006 - Recent Works by Warmun Artists- Mary Place Gallery- Sydney 2005 - Waterhole 11- Raft Artspace- Darwin - New Work From Warmun- Gadfly Gallery- Perth 2003 - Recent Works by Warmun Artist

ARTIST PROFILE Beerbee Mungnari Beerbee was born on Waterloo Station- Northern Territory in 1931. Like so many of the Kimberley painters of his generation- he was a stockman and drover- working on many stations including Argyle- Lissadell- Texas and Rosewood. Beerbee (pronounced Birribee) grew up on Rosewood- but recalls the family’s trips to Waterloo Station for holidays at Christmas. After retiring from stock work- he lived for a time at Wyndham- then located to Turkey Creek- where he and his late wife worked in the school and taught the kids – “it was just a bow shed then- that school”. He has six children – all of whom Beerbee says can paint. Denise and Marika Mung are emerging artists and often paint in their father’s style- whilst Sade Carrington is an established International artist. Beerbee lived many years at Frog Hollow community with his friends Jack Britten and Henry Wambini – he moved with them to Turkey Creek - after they were lost (passed away)- he now spends most of his time

ARTIST PROFILE Charlene Carrington Charlene is definitely one of the most talented- exciting young artists in Australia. Born in Perth- she grew up at Warmun- Turkey Creek- Western Australia. At 30 years of age- mother of six- she has established herself as a strong woman- an enthusiastic painter with an enquiring mind and the ability to fulfil her highest aspirations. She is ambitious- determined to succeed in the Art World- yet still retaining a deep love of her extended family and always they are uppermost in Charlene’s life. Quick to laugh- generous of herself- a popular loving and much loved lady. Charlene started painting at an early age – the second child of Churchill Cann and Sade Carrington- both International Artists- her earlier paintings reflected the flowing lines and meticulous method of her mother. She was known to comment when young that she just didn’t feel right when trying her father’s style- but it is now very apparent that many of her paintings are leaning towards

ARTIST PROFILE Mabel Juli Mabel was born c. 1933 at Five Mile- via Moola Bulla Station- East Kimberley Western Australia. She was raised in her mother’s country- Springvale Station. The family then relocated to Bow River Station where Mabel worked as a young woman. Mabel is a highly respected Traditional Kitja Elder and acknowledged as one of the great First Generation Ochre artists. She began painting in the mid 1980’s along with the late Queenie McKenzie and Madigan Thomas. Rover Thomas and Jack Britten (both deceased) were already attracting attention with their depictions of the country in ochre- and the women quickly followed- with in-depth Traditional Ngarrangkarni (Dreamtime) stories to explain their artworks. Queenie- Mabel and Madigan are renowned strong women- always workers- great organisers and teachers of culture to the young Kitja women. The content of Mabel’s paintings centres on Springvale (Darrajayn)- as does the works of her brother International Artist Rusty Peters. Mabel has p

ARTIST PROFILE Jock Mosquito Jock was born on Nicholson Station bordering on desert country and situated over the Northern Territory border from Kununurra (East Kimberley) where Jock now resides (Kununurra and Warmun Community). He spent his working life based at Nicholson- and like other stockmen of his day- mustered on surrounding stations – the best of his profession were valued and the station owners provided them with as much work as they wished as mustering time varied throughout the region. He did not ever know his mother – his father and grandmother “grew him up” (raised him). He had the opportunity to go to Beagle Bay for schooling- but his father and grandmother did not wish him to go – a fact which he has regretted all his life. Jock has often commented “If I had spent more time in school than the stockcamp- I would be a lot better off”. With no formal education- Jock has avidly participated in important cultural and business matters in his country. He was Chairperson of

ARTIST PROFILE Beerbee Mungnari Beerbee was born on Waterloo Station- Northern Territory in 1931. Like so many of the Kimberley painters of his generation- he was a stockman and drover- working on many stations including Argyle- Lissadell- Texas and Rosewood. Beerbee (pronounced Birribee) grew up on Rosewood- but recalls the family’s trips to Waterloo Station for holidays at Christmas. After retiring from stock work- he lived for a time at Wyndham- then located to Turkey Creek- where he and his late wife worked in the school and taught the kids – “it was just a bow shed then- that school”. He has six children – all of whom Beerbee says can paint. Denise and Marika Mung are emerging artists and often paint in their father’s style- whilst Sade Carrington is an established International artist. Beerbee lived many years at Frog Hollow community with his friends Jack Britten and Henry Wambini – he moved with them to Turkey Creek - after they were lost (passed away)- he now spends most of his time

ARTIST PROFILE Billy Duncan Billy Duncan was born on Inverway Station in the Northern Territory in 1947. He has four children- two girls and two boys. Billy worked firstly as a ringer then stockman on Inverway- Nicholson- Mistake Creek Stations. After an accident during his stock work days- an injury to his knee forced Billy to change to working on farms in the area. He is of Jaru (desert) skin- however his medium is ochre. He paints the country where he worked as a stockman- but now resides in Kununurra. Billy has been painting for approximately ten years - his works are well executed- and he completes both landscape and clever dot art pieces. He has endless stories and vast expanses of land yet to paint. His paintings are much sought after and are included in major corporate and private collections – he is one of the few ochre dot art specialists executing this amazing technique.

ARTIST PROFILE Mark Nodea Mark was born in Derby in 1968. He currently resides in Kununurra and is former Chairperson of the Warmun Art Centre. Mark is well educated and a wonderful ambassador for his Community and the traditional ochre art of the area. He has been taught the stories of his land by his mother- artist Nancy Nodea- and paints her country- Texas Downs- and his father’s country around Cherabun Station. Mark's father is Hanson Boxer- a Walmajarrie man- and this enables Mark to extend his content to embrace both Kitja land and his father's country around Yakanarra (an excision of Go Go Station via Fitzroy Crossing) and Cherabun Station. His minimal and sometimes flamboyant style gives him scope for large works. Mark's design won the 2002 Royal Australian Mint International Award for Pure Silver Collector Coin. The Royal Australian Mint has only released ten such coins since 1983. He has participated in Group Exhibitions and his first Solo in September 2003 at the prestigious Alison Kelly

ARTIST’S DESCRIPTIONBuffal o Hole is on Texas Downs Station- south west of Joel Springs. This is where my sister (Nancy Nodea) was born. This is my favourite part of the country- and where I want to live again. Blacksoil country going down to Cockatoo and Balanged- green grazing land around Joel to the north. High mountain country painted in red to the southwest. NOTE: In 2006 Churchill Cann- Nancy Nodea and family were granted traditional ownership of Buffalo Hole. _________________ _____ ARTIST PROFILE Churchill Cann Churchill (Yoonany) was born on Texas Downs Station in 1947- where his father was a stockman and his mother worked in the station homestead. He speaks both Kitja and Mirriuwong. He spent most of his working life on Texas and followed his father's footsteps as a valued stockman and horse-breaker. He also worked on Alice Downs- Mabel Downs- Spring Creek and Lissadell Stations. Along with Dougie McCale and Patrick Mung Mung- he eventually moved to Turkey Creek (Warmun Community). There he b