Denise Brady

Born in Alice Springs, Denise spent her early life in Amata Community in the APY lands in South Australia. Her father’s country is further south of there, Nibabunna, near Quorn in South Australia.

Denise has lived in Kaltukatjara most of her adult life, but also spends time in Mutijulu community next to Uluru. Denise is a central part of the community in Kaltukatjara. She has been a director of the art centre and of NPY Women’s Council.

Denise’s works, while drawing inspiration from traditional dotting techniques and central Australian Aboriginal symbols and motifs, weave together stories from contemporary Anangu life.

Her works reference significant moments in recent history such as Lasseter’s ill-fated journey to find gold near Kaltukatjara, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote communities, and sociopolitical issues which she sees playing out around her. Denise’s works are expertly composed and executed, but also deeply personal; she accompanies her works with personal essays discussing her emotions, spirituality, and thoughts on the issues she tackles.