Maureen Kngwarray Purvis (Anmatyerr people):
You are all welcome to come and look at these paintings. Old woman, Kam Kgnwarray's paintings. Our Alhalker Country, is really important for all of us. It will always be alive. If you close your eyes and imagine the paintings in your mind's eyes, you will see them move, they are real. What Kngwarray's paint[s] is alive and true.
Kelli Cole (Curator):
Join us as we discover the rich and diverse world of Emily Kam Knwarray an Anmatyerr matriarch of Alhalker Country in the homelands of the Utopia Community in the Northern Territory. Kngwarray was born in the early twentieth century and was known to her family by the name Kam. Over the course of this immersive audio tour, we'll explore her close connections to her homelands and its associated stories. These are revealed in her batiks and paintings that are unprecedented in Australian art.
Our focus goes beyond the artworks as we journey into the heart of Alhalker and reveal the insightful impact of an art movement that emerged from this extraordinary Country. We’ll uncover the incredible artistic quality, legacy and cultural impact that Emily Kam Knwarray's works brings to life. Please enjoy your time viewing the works of one of Australia most significant artists.
