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Tjawina Porter Nampitjinpa
Born circa 1950 at Tjukurrla, North of Docker River in Western Australia.
Her works are rich in ethnographic iconography and image the stories of her mother and her father.
Language: Ngaatjatjarra and Pintupi/ Luritja
Tjawina Porter Nampitjinpa (Mrs Porter) is the half sister of
Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (Mrs Bennett). Mrs Porter grew up in the
bush living a traditional life with her family, and after the death
of her younger brother the family moved to the Papunya settlement
during the 1960s.
Initially, Mrs Porter was known for her skill as a traditional
basket weaver. She has now developed into a prominent painter in
the region. Her works are rich in ethnographic iconography and
image the stories of her mother and her father.
The sites of Yumari, Punkilpirri, Tjukurla and Tjalili are also
portrayed. These sites are significant, as they are the places for
ceremonies and the areas to source water and vital bush
foods.
Mrs Porter's paintings are represented in private and corporate
collections in Australia and internationally.
