Alice Springs Aboriginal Art

A selection of paintings showing the styles from this Aboriginal art region - some paintings may still be available for sale, while some may have been sold.

 

The Olgas – Kata Tjuta by Douglas Kwarlpe

Douglas Kwarlpe  |  The Olgas – Kata Tjuta

Jap 008189  |  watercolour on paper  |  54 x 36 cm

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After the rain on Hamilton Downs Plain by Gloria Pannka

Gloria Pannka  |  After the rain on Hamilton Downs Plain

Jap 016819  |  watercolour on paper  |  36 x 54 cm

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Tjuritja – West MacDonnell Ranges by Hubert Pareroultja

Hubert Pareroultja  |  Tjuritja – West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 016820  |  watercolour on paper  |  34 x 47 cm

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James Range by Douglas Abbott

Douglas Abbott   |  James Range

Jap 008187  |  watercolour on paper  |  54 x 36 cm

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Tjoritja – West MacDonnell Ranges by Mervyn Rubuntja

Mervyn Rubuntja  |  Tjoritja – West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 016835  |  watercolour on silk  |  71 x 137 cm

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Petermann Ranges by Elton Wirri

Elton Wirri  |  Petermann Ranges

Jap 007917  |  watercolour on paper  |  54 x 36 cm

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James Range by Douglas Kwarlpe

Douglas Kwarlpe  |  James Range

Jap 008281  |  watercolour on paper  |  36 x 26 cm

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Near Raggetts Well by Ivy Pareroultja

Ivy Pareroultja  |  Near Raggetts Well

Jap 016813  |  watercolour on paper  |  26 x 74 cm

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My Country by Damien and Yilpi Marks

Damien and Yilpi Marks  |  My Country

Jap 021073  |  acrylic on linen  |  122 x 119 cm

Tjoritja – West MacDonnell Ranges by Ivy Pareroultja

Ivy Pareroultja  |  Tjoritja – West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 016814  |  watercolour on paper  |  15 x 52cm

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West MacDonnell Ranges by Douglas Kwarlpe

Douglas Kwarlpe  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 008184  |  watercolour on paper  |  74 x 54 cm

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Rutjipma – Mt Sonder by Gloria Pannka

Gloria Pannka  |  Rutjipma – Mt Sonder

Jap 016818  |  watercolour on paper  |  54 x 74 cm

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My Country by Damien and Yilpi Marks

Damien and Yilpi Marks  |  My Country

Jap 020928  |  acrylic on canvas  |  140 x 140 cm

West MacDonnell Ranges by Joshua Ebatarinja

Joshua Ebatarinja  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 012394  |  watercolour on paper  |  27 x 18.5 cm

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My Country by Damien and Yilpi Marks

Damien and Yilpi Marks  |  My Country

Jap 021072  |  acrylic on linen  |  200 x 127 cm

My Country by Damien and Yilpi Marks

Damien and Yilpi Marks  |  My Country

Jap 021403  |  acrylic on canvas  |  109 x 98 cm

West MacDonnell Ranges by Otto Pareroultja

Otto Pareroultja  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 012393  |  watercolour on paper  |  24.5 x 15 cm

West MacDonnell Ranges by Kevin Namatjira

Kevin Namatjira  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 008285  |  watercolour on paper  |  36 x 26 cm

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Kapi Tjukurrpa by Maisie Campbell Napaltjarri

Maisie Campbell Napaltjarri  |  Kapi Tjukurrpa

Jap 015718  |  acrylic on linen  |  122 x 91 cm

West MacDonnell Ranges by Gabriel Namatjira

Gabriel Namatjira  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 012397  |  watercolour on paper  |  27 x 18.5 cm

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West MacDonnell Ranges by Hilary Wirri

Hilary Wirri  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 007921  |  watercolour on paper  |  26 x 36 cm

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West of Mt Gillen by Ivy Pareroultja

Ivy Pareroultja  |  West of Mt Gillen

Jap 016822  |  watercolour on paper  |  23 x 54 cm

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Tjukurrpa – Women by Maisie Campbell Napaltjarri

Maisie Campbell Napaltjarri  |  Tjukurrpa – Women

Jap 008412  |  acrylic on linen  |  152 x 122 cm

Stanley Chasm – West MacDonnell Ranges by Douglas Kwarlpe

Douglas Kwarlpe   |  Stanley Chasm – West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 008183  |  watercolour on paper  |  74 x 54 cm

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Flinders Ranges by Mervyn Rubuntja

Mervyn Rubuntja  |  Flinders Ranges

Jap 017142  |  watercolour  |  23 x 71 cm

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West MacDonnell Ranges by Ewald Namatjira

Ewald Namatjira  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 012395  |  watercolour on paper  |  29 x 18.5 cm

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Mount Sonder by Ivy Pareroultja

Ivy Pareroultja  |  Mount Sonder

Jap 008293  |  watercolour on paper  |  26 x 11 cm

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Ellery Creek Big Hole by Ivy Pareroultja

Ivy Pareroultja  |  Ellery Creek Big Hole

Jap 017143  |  watercolour  |  23 x 53 cm

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Tjoritja – West MacDonnell Ranges by Vanessa Inkamala

Vanessa Inkamala  |  Tjoritja – West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 016806  |  watercolour on paper  |  26 x 36 cm

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West MacDonnell Ranges by Hilary Wirri

Hilary Wirri  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 017144  |  watercolour  |  23 x 53 cm

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Tjuritja – West MacDonnell Ranges by Betty Wheeler Naparula

Betty Wheeler Naparula  |  Tjuritja – West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 016816  |  watercolour on paper  |  17 x 26 cm

West from Areyonga by Lenie Namatjira

Lenie Namatjira  |  West from Areyonga

Jap 008294  |  watercolour on paper  |  26 x 17 cm

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West MacDonnell Ranges by Ivy Pareroultja

Ivy Pareroultja  |  West MacDonnell Ranges

Jap 016812  |  watercolour on paper  |  23 x 54 cm

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Mount Hermansburg by Hilary Wirri

Hilary Wirri  |  Mount Hermansburg

Jap 007614  |  watercolour on paper  |  17 x 12 cm

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West MacDonnell Ranges – North of Glen Helen by Lenie Namatjira

Lenie Namatjira  |  West MacDonnell Ranges – North of Glen Helen

Jap 008292  |  watercolour on paper  |  36 x 12 cm

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Alice Springs is the Northern Territory’s third largest town, situated in the geographic centre of Australia near the southern border of the Northern Territory. The site is known as Mparntwe to the local Aboriginal people, the Arrente, who are the traditional inhabitants.

Three major Aboriginal groups: the Western, Eastern and Central Arrernte people live in Central Australia, their traditional land including the area of Alice Springs and MacDonnell Ranges. Their neighbours include the Southern Arrernte, Luritja, Anmatyerr, Alyawarr and Western Arrernte peoples.

As Alice Springs is the regional hub of Central Australia, it attracts Aboriginal artists from across all of the central region and well beyond. Many Aboriginal people visit regularly to use the town’s services. Alice Springs has many Town Camps where visitors from all around the desert regions reside.

Established art centres, galleries and art studios cater to visiting Aboriginal artists who wish to work while staying in Alice Springs. Many well-known artists have their principal place of residence in the town, and make regular visits back to communities and outstations to visit relatives.

Further information is available on exhibiting artists on the following links

Tommy Watson
Jorna Newberry
Damien & Yilpi Marks
Dorothy Napangardi
Maisie Campbell Napaltjarri
Mandy Nakamarra Marshall

Additional sources of information:
Papunya Tula Artists – Gallery