A new exhibition, Napurrula, opens at Mitchell Fine Art in Fortitude Valley on 18th February, with a special focus on celebrating International Women’s Day.
Curated by Director Mike Mitchell, the exhibition brings together a powerful collection of paintings from female artists hailing from remote Central Australian Aboriginal communities.
The exhibition highlights the artists’ connection to the Napurrula skin name—a significant cultural identity that ties them to their family, clan, and ancestral land.
The works of the featured artists—Tatali Napurrula, Narpula Scobie Napurrula, Mitjili Napurrula, and Lorna Fencer Napurrula—bring forth the richness and diversity of Aboriginal culture.
The Napurrula skin name is integral to the Aboriginal kinship system, offering insight into family connections, traditional roles, and the spiritual ties to land. By showcasing works from female artists who hold this skin name, the exhibition shines a spotlight on the contributions of Aboriginal women in preserving and passing on cultural knowledge through visual arts.
Image: Mitjili Napurrula ‘Watiya Juta’ A4844, 200 x 200cm, acrylic on linen (2004)
