Winpurpurla 2008 by Stephanie Yukenbarri, 60x90cm Cat 13585SY

Provenance of this painting is Walayirti Artists, Balgo #866/08

Stephanie has painted some of her grandmother's country south of Balgo in the Great Sandy Desert. This country here is named Winpurpurla after the tjurrnu (soakwater) depicted as the central circle. Winpurpurla is an inta, or 'living water' place soit always has good water. Women travel to Winpurpurla to collect a variety of seeds including lukarrari which is ground to make damper as well as kumpupatja (bush tomato) and karnti (bush potato). Stephanie has depicted the country alive with wildflowers as represented by the smaller dots.

Stephanie Yukenbarri descends from a well known painting family in Balgo, an art community renowned for its vibrant colours and mark making.