Minyma Tjukurla 19-1331

The young women are travelling around the country near Tjukurla with the older ladies. They are learning many things about where to collect special grasses and flowers and other types of bush tucker.

Please note this artwork comes unstretched and unframed and will therefore require stretching. A certificate of authenticity can be provided upon request.

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Elsa (Fiona) Young was born near Pungkupirri waterhole near Tjukurla in Western Australia. She lived in Docker River and Warakurna before moving to Tjukurla with her husband Adrian Young (dec), their children and extended family. Elsa is a strong Ngaanyatjarra woman, with a wealth of cultural knowledge and love for her country and family. Her paintings depict the tjukurrpa of her country around Tjukurla and Warakurna through beautifully intricate explorations of line and space. Elsa’s work is sought-after by collectors and buyers alike around Australian and internationally.