SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2024 | FRIDAY TO SUNDAY 11AM – 4PM

New paintings by Debra Nakamarra and Katherine Nakamarra featuring the rockhole and cave site of Tjintjintjin – an important site in the journeys of the ancestral creation figure, Kutungka Napanangka.

This impressive body of work marks the first exhibition on the Mornington Peninsula by the illustrious Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd. Established by the artists of the community of Papunya in 1972, Papunya Tula has been of foundational significance in the development of modern Australian art.

Highly regarded painters, Debra Nakamarra and Katherine Nakamarra have been significant members of Papunya Tula Artists for many years. In vibrant colour and distinct iconography, their work relates the ancient cave site of Tjintjintjin – made famous by their mother Walangkura Napanangka. This body of glowing new works is the sisters’ first joint exhibition presented by Papunya Tula Artists.

OPENING EVENT WITH THE ARTISTS, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2pm.

To be opened by John Kean, PhD – writer, curator and former Papunya Tula art advisor. John will introduce Debra and Katherine and will also be signing copies of his book – Dot Circle and Frame: The Making of Papunya Tula Art. Book presentation/signing In partnership with Antipodes Bookshop.