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emerging aboriginal artists from western australia - Gallery Central

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Warakurna ArtistsWarakurna is a remote community in the NgaanyatjarraLands, approximately 330km <strong>from</strong> Uluru. The townshipof approximately 180 people is nestled amongst thespectacular Rawlinson Ranges in the Gibson Desert,close to the Giles Weather Station. Warakurna has along artistic history and is owned and governed byAboriginal people. It provides services to <strong>artists</strong> livingin and visiting Warakurna and the nearby communityof Wanarn.Warakurna Artists is an energetic, creative and happyplace, where men and women, young and old, paintand share Tjukurrpa (traditional law and culture) andcontemporary stories. Passing on these importantstories to young people is a critical means of keepingculture vital and strong.Studio + Office:Warakurna CommunityContact:PMB 29Via Alice Springs NT 0872T: +61 8 8955 8099 E: art@warakurna<strong>artists</strong>.com.auW: www.warakurna<strong>artists</strong>.com.auKen ShepherdWarlpirntaacrylic on canvas213 x 152 cm33

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