Violet Samson
Nana Violet Samson, a Senior Ngarluma Elder and artist, shared in a 2019 interview with Better Homes and Gardens
, "Art works tell our story and our history, about our land and our heritage and helps people to respect Aboriginal culture." Born in Cheeditha Station in 1949 to Ngarluma parents, Violet is one of the last traditional owners of the Ngarluma lands, the land of the Saltwater People.
Based in Roebourne, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Violet began her artistic journey in 2007. Her work focuses on painting wildflowers, seeds, and waterholes, often using glass to express her connection to her land and heritage.
Violet Samson’s art has been recognised for its cultural significance and beauty, earning a place in the permanent collection of the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA). Her work continues to highlight the importance of Aboriginal stories and traditions.
