Maringka Tunkin facts for kids
Maringka Tunkin is a talented artist from Central Australia. She was born in 1959. She belongs to the Pitjantjatjara people.
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About Maringka Tunkin's Life
Maringka Tunkin was born in 1959. Her birthplace was Mulga Park. This area is in the south-west of the Northern Territory. It is close to the South Australian border. Her father, Mick Wikilyiri, is a traditional owner. He cares for the Tjala (Honey Ant) Country. Her mother, Paniny Mick, is also an artist. She creates art using wood carving (punu), batik, and weaving.
Maringka Tunkin's Art Career
Maringka Tunkin is part of a special art style. It is called the Western Desert art tradition. Artists in this tradition often work together. They create beautiful paintings as a team.
The Ken Sisters Art Group
Maringka Tunkin is a member of a family art group. This group is known as the Ken Sisters. The group includes her and four other artists. These are Tingila Yaritji Young, Freda Brady, Sandra Ken, and Tjungkara Ken. They first started working together about 20 years ago. Their first group name was Minymaku Arts. This name means "belonging to women." They formed this group in Amata. Amata is located in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. Today, the APY Art Centre Collective represents her art. Maringka Tunkin also speaks out. She works to protect artists from unfair art dealers.
Awards and Exhibitions
As part of the Ken Sisters, Maringka Tunkin has won important awards. In 2016, they won the Wynne Prize. This was for their artwork called Seven Sisters. This same artwork also won the People's Choice award. This was at the 35th National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA).
Her art has been shown in many places. It has been displayed at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. It was also part of the Know My Name exhibition. This exhibition was at the National Gallery of Australia. Her work has also been shown internationally. You can find her art in important collections. These include the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Her art is also in the Art Gallery of South Australia.
