Rockhole sites on Ancestral Country 2001 by Ningura Napurrula, 122x61cm Cat 6639NN

Ningura Napurrula, a distinguished Pintupi-speaking Indigenous Australian artist, is celebrated for her unique style that vividly portrays her birthplace near Tjukurla in the Gibson Desert, Western Australia. This region is deeply significant due to its association with the Tingari Cycle from the Jukurrpa (Creation Era). Born in 1938 in the Kiwirrkurra Community and passing in 2013, Ningura’s dynamic and richly detailed compositions have gained international acclaim.

Her artistic journey began in 1996 when she, alongside other elderly women from Kintore and Kiwirrkurra, started painting for Papunya Tula Artists. Her first solo exhibition was held in 2000 with William Mora Aboriginal Art, followed by numerous group shows. Ningura's works are distinguished by their heavy layers of acrylic paint and vibrant, dynamic designs.

"Rockhole Sites on Ancestral Country 2001" depicts circles symbolising rockholes, significant water Dreaming sites on her ancestral land, particularly Wirrulnga, a rockhole east of Kiwirrkurra. This painting exemplifies her distinctive style, capturing the essence of her cultural heritage.