Kata Tjuta

When we travel across the land, we can see Tjukuritja – physical evidence of the activities of the ancestral beings that still exist in our land.
The details of these beings’ activities and travels are taught to us in Tjukurpa stories, songs, dances and ceremonies.
We call their journeys across our land iwara (songlines). It is possible to follow the stories and songs of ancestors along these songlines, sometimes for many hundreds of kilometres. When you are in the park, you can follow the Tjukurpa stories and see Tjukuritja as you walk around Uluru.
At Kata Tjuta, the activities of the ancestral beings are so sensitive that not even their names can be revealed.
Kata Tjuta is a very important men’s business site. As a result, access to cultural knowledge about Kata Tjuta is restricted, as is access to certain areas.
Anangu women may sometimes enter areas to gather plants and animals, but this is done away from the men’s business areas and when men’s business is not in progress.
Because information about Kata Tjuta is restricted to initiated men, the Tjukurpa associated with these magnificent domes and valleys is not shared with visitors.
However, you should still visit Kata Tjuta to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Walpa Gorge and the Valley of the Winds.

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Biography
My name is Carmen Jackson and I am Yuin Walbunja and Biripai artist that draws inspiration from the humour and the beauty of the outback, beaches and landscapes.

I have been on an episode of Colour In Your Life. Here is the link;
Carmen Jackson is an Australian artist that draws inspiration from the humour and the beauty of the Australian outback, beaches and landscapes.

Expressive Oil Painting Techniques with Carmen Jackson | Colour In Your Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihld160LNfo

My achievements thus far is entering into Art Shows/Prizes and exhibiting my work, entering the Wynne Art Prize, The Sulman Art Prize and being on the Tv series Art Show Colour in Your Life with Graeme Stevenson. I am proudest to be representing the Central Coast NSW.

Exhibitions
2021
National Capital Art Prize Finalist
The Awakening- Sold $8,600
2021
TV Show Colour in Your Life , With Graeme Stevenson
2021
Wynne Art Prize Entrant, NSW Art Gallery
2021
Darcy Doyle Art Award, Mudgeburra Queensland
2021
Clare Art Show , Clare South Australia
2021
Moonee Valley Art Show , North Park Mansion Victoria
2021
Bendigo Art Show, Bendigo Art Gallery
2021
Flemington Art Show , Kensington Town Hall
2020
Moonee Valley Art Show , Moonee Valley Art Show
2021
National Capital Art Prize Finalist and Sold $5500
2021
Outback Archies Outback Art Prize Finalist
2021
Yapang Art Prize Finalist
2021
Luxembourg Art Prize
2022
Curious Curators Exhibition Central Coast
2022
West Darling Arts Exhibition Broken Hill
2022
Bluethumb Art Prize
2022
Luxembourg Art Prize
2022
Paddington Art Prize
2022
Pegasus Publishing London
First children’s book contract
‘Muddy Banks’
2022
Art/Edit Interior Design Magazine Showcase
‘Muddy Banks’
2022 Yepang Art Prize
2023
Art edit Magazine Showcase Interior Design
Summer Edition
2023
Bluethumb Curation Exhibit
2023
Wynne Art Prize
2023
Sulman Art Prize
2023
The Doyle’s Art Prize
2023
Launch of Creative Cultural Workshops and Fashion/Shoe Line
2023
New York Billboard with Muddy Banks
2023
Launched fashion in New York
2023
Nominated into three categories for the National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2023 NIFA
2023
Artist Close Up Feature
2024
Darling Portrait Prize with ‘White Cliffs Hotel’
2024
Runway show with artworks fashion for Melbourne Fashion Festival
2024
The Holy Art Gallery
London and Athens Digital Art Exhibition 7/6/2024 15/6/2024 5 Artworks