The making on “Three Martu Faces”, Acrylic on Canvas, 200 x 200cm
Back home 👉🏾
Three Martu Faces is a piece that invites you deep into the heart of Martu ngurra (country). Each face painted here carries the weight of countless stories—tales of resilience, kinship, and the ancient spirit of the Martu people. These three figures aren’t just faces; they’re symbols of the knowledge, history, and soul that thrive in the Australian landscape.
Each face is a guide, showing you different paths across ngurra, a reminder that every ridge, every bush, every bit of red dirt has a voice if you know how to listen. Look closely, and you’ll see details that tell of sacred places, bush plants, and hidden waters—each mark layered with meaning from years of connection to the land.
The three faces are like elders, watching over, carrying the weight of the land and its stories with pride. They remind us that our past and our people never truly leave us. Instead, they’re right here, in every step we take, every dot in the painting, and every quiet moment on country.
