Acrylic on Canvas - 118 × 90 cm
Title: Mimili
Betty captures the essence of the waterholes close to the Mimili community, her childhood home in the APY lands of South Australia. Understanding the vital role water plays in survival, she has mastered the art of locating and caring for these rockholes.
Regularly, she visits them with her grandchildren, sharing the experience.
Her paintings vividly depict the journey across her land, navigating rocks and hills to discover the precious waterholes.
Acrylic on canvas - 122 × 122cm
Title: Women Gathering
This painting captures the essence of women gathering at a tranquil spot by the water—whether it be a sea, ocean, gulf, or river.
The narrative centres on these women coming together to share their cultural knowledge and beliefs. They exchange their heritage and wisdom, with elders narrating their stories through songs, dances, and traditional bush foods and plants that have been passed down through generations.
Acrylic on Canvas - 91 × 91 cm
Title: Seven Sisters
This painting tells the story of Seven Sisters Women's Gathering — a powerful narrative about the continuity of Indigenous women's knowledge and connection across generations.
The artwork depicts the gathering of women from all stages of life: grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces, and granddaughters coming together. The central theme is "yarning" — the practice of storytelling that serves as a vital thread connecting past to present.
Through this gathering, the women share stories of ancient traditional times, passing down knowledge about how their culture, practices, and connections began. But importantly, the painting emphasises that this isn't just history — it's a living tradition that "continues today."
Acrylic on Canvas - 95 x 95 cm
Title: Barngarla Country
“Our Totems: The Sleepy Lizard and the Snapper” is a vibrant painting that visually represents the Barngarla Country. The artwork features three central circles symbolising the major towns: Port Augusta, Whyalla, and Port Lincoln, with Port Augusta as the most prominent. Interconnecting lines and pathways weave through the painting, illustrating the waterways, storylines, and familial ties that define the region. The totems, the Sleepy Lizard and the Snapper, are likely depicted in the artwork, representing cultural symbols and natural elements intrinsic to the Barngarla people. The painting is a rich tapestry of colour and symbolism, celebrating community and connection.
Acrylic on Canvas - 122 x 61 cm
Title: Coming Home to Country
Jeanne's mother was part of the Stolen Generations. This painting captures her joyous return to her Barngarla homeland and family. The traditional Aboriginal land of the Barngarla people spans nearly 45,000 square kilometers, covering approximately two-thirds of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. This area encompasses significant regional hubs, including Port Augusta, Whyalla, and Port Lincoln.
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