Details of Tjulkiwa Atira Atira
About
Tjulkiwa Atira Atira was born in 1951 at Watarru, South Australia. Her mother is the late Kuntjiriya Mick. Her father's country is Kuntjanu (SA) and her mothr is from Walytjatjara (NT). Tjulkiwa went to school in Ernabella in the mission times. She met her husband there and had two children. Growing up, she also spent time in Fregon and Itjinpiri homeland, near Umuwa. That was her husband's ngura (place). Her and her husband had six children in total. She now lives at Pipalyatjara with some of her family.
Tjulkiwa is an astute and respected member of the Pipalyatjara community. She is fluent in English and Pitjanjatjara and this serves as a handy tool for translating in the art centre. She has always worked in arts and crafts, first in Ernaeblla, then Fregon and now at Ninuku Arts where she paints daily. Her Ernabella connection is evident inher work - Tjulkiwa is a natural colourist and her work is reminiscent of the beautiful decorative style that Ernabella is renowned for. She paints her grandfather's country called Arulya.
MEDIUM
Acrylic on linen
Coiled basketry, random stitch basketry
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2008 Tjukurpa Kutjupa Kutjupa: Other Stories - new works from Ninuku Arts & Tjanpi Desert Weavers, Short St Gallery, Broome W.A.
