Maureen Baker Australian, Ngaanyatjarra, b. 1962
My Grandmother's Country, 2023
acrylic on linen
120 x 151 cm
96-23
This painting is about Maureen's grandmother's country in the Gibson Desert near Kulkurta, Central Australia. Her mother and siblings were all born here so Maureen feels a Strong connection to...
This painting is about Maureen's grandmother's country in the Gibson Desert near Kulkurta, Central Australia. Her mother and
siblings were all born here so Maureen feels a Strong connection to this part Of the lands. There are many water holes in the
desert which become important landmarks as water is scarce. Families travel from rockhole to rockhole to camp and collect water. Maureen has included these in her painting as well as the tali (sand hills)
siblings were all born here so Maureen feels a Strong connection to this part Of the lands. There are many water holes in the
desert which become important landmarks as water is scarce. Families travel from rockhole to rockhole to camp and collect water. Maureen has included these in her painting as well as the tali (sand hills)