The Seven Sisters 2008 by Angilyiya Mitchell, 152x101cm Cat 13539AM

The Seven Sisters 2008 by Angilyiya Mitchell

Angilyiya Tjapiti Mitchell is a custodian of the Seven Sisters Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) at Kuru Ala. Born in 1953 near Kumanarra Bore in the Blackstone Ranges, she spent her childhood traveling between the remote desert communities of Pipalyatjara, Irrunytju, and Papulankutja, mastering survival in the harsh desert environment. As one of the original Tjampi Desert Weavers, Angilyiya has been creating intricate baskets and sculptures since 1995. She is a respected artist and an expert in bush medicines, which she sells through Papulankutja Artists.

Angilyiya Mitchell is from Blackstone in the NPY (Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara) lands, nestled between the Gibson and Great Victoria Deserts. The Papulankutja Aboriginal Community, located at the foot of the Blackstone Ranges, is a picturesque oasis with plentiful groundwater and abundant trees. This environment supports a rich supply of bush tuckers and allows the community to retain their culture and speak their native Ngaanyatjarra language free from intrusive elements of Western culture.

The artists from this region, including Angilyiya, often paint representations of their country and important stories. Her work, "The Seven Sisters 2008," reflects this deep connection to her land and culture.

Provenance is Papulankutja Artists Catalogue 08-69.