Lennard Walker Australian, Pitjantjara, b. 1946
Tali Tjuta, 2025
acrylic on linen
200 x 137 cm
25-140
This is the road north from Tjuntjuntjara. Tali tjuta (sand dunes) all along here. As you travel north past Ilkurlka you reach the country I am responsible for around Kuru...
This is the road north from Tjuntjuntjara. Tali tjuta (sand dunes) all along here. As you travel north past Ilkurlka you reach the country I am responsible for around Kuru Ala (located in the Great Victoria Desert of WA). There are small rock holes along the ridges of sand dunes. Lennard was born at Kuru Ala making him the senior custodian for this place. It is a ‘Women’s Site” holding the Kungkarangkalpa Tjukurpa – Seven Sisters story. As a man, there are places he cannot go but he still holds authority and cultural responsibilities for Kuru Ala. Before reaching Kuru Ala there are many sand dunes to pass over. Lennard has great knowledge for this country and lists the following rock holes; Purpurnya, Kapi Wiyatjara, Nyuman, Kamanti, Tuwan and Wayatji.