Marilyn Golder Kngwarreye

Marilyn Golder Kngwarreye is an artist from the Anmatyerre/Alyawarre language groups, hailing from Mulga Bore in Utopia, northeast of Alice Springs. She comes from a renowned painting family, being the sister of Janet and Belinda Golder Kngwarreye and the granddaughter of Polly Ngale.

Utopia, located approximately 240 km northeast of Mparntwe (Alice Springs), is an Indigenous homelands region known for its rich artistic heritage. Marilyn and her sisters are continuing the legacy of the esteemed Kngwarreye family, which includes notable artists like Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Kudditji Kngwarreye, and their grandmother, Polly Ngale.

Their artwork features themes such as Bush Medicine, My Country designs, and Anwekety (the bush plum). Each theme holds spiritual significance, and songs and ceremonies are performed to promote continued rejuvenation.

Marilyn's work is characterised by heavily layered paint and a masterful use of colour to symbolise various stages of growth and change. The fluidity of movement and freedom of expression in her paintings evoke both impressionist and expressionist styles, making her work highly appreciated in the art world.