Manupa Butler Australian, Ngaanyatjarra, 1936 -2018
Manupa was born at Kunamarra near Patjarr Community in the Gibson Desert, WA. She came to Warburton in the 1960's and spent several years before returning to her home country. Manupa paints to tell stories to her children and grandchildren. Before she moved to Wanarn Aged Care, she divided her time between Patjarr and Warakurna. Now she paints for Warakurna Artists as part of the weekly art therapy program