Rita Watson

Rita Watson was born in 1964 in Mirlirrtjarra (Warburton), a remote community in Western Australia. She is the daughter of renowned Irrunytiu artist, Tiuruparu Watson. During her younger years, she spent a lot of time traveling across the NPY Lands, particularly between Irrunvtiu and Amata.

Today she lives in Kalka with her husband. Rita has developed a unique interpretation of minyma kutiera (women’s story) which is still sung and danced in Irlupa, her father’s country. Her symbols, representing women, trees, waterholes, and the resonance of song, have an iconic feel.