As international recognition of First Nations Australian women artists continues to grow, Vivien Anderson Gallery marks the 21st year of The Women’s Show—an exhibition that has championed these artists and their cultural authority for more than two decades.
The exhibition reflects the gallery’s long-standing commitment to representing and exhibiting artists who, despite many challenges, have continued to create work that lifts the spirit and engages the mind.
Opening: Wednesday 18 March, 6–8 pm.
The exhibition will be officially opened by Mayatilli Marika, Yolŋu activist and cultural educator.
Featuring: Michelle Anderson, Jean Baptiste Apuatimi, Teresa Baker, Mandy Batjula Gaykamangu, Puuni Brown Nungarrayi, Karen Casey, Maree Clarke, Helen Ganalmirriwuy, Nyarapayi Giles, Manini Gumana, Naomi Hobson, Clare Jaque Vasquez, Pantjiti Mary McLean, Merrkiyawuy #2 Munuŋgurr, Erica Muriata, Simone Namunjdja, Anyupa Nelson, Maureen Poulson Napangardi, Alison Puruntatameri, Lucinta Puruntatameri, Rebecca Ray, Anne Thompson, Carlene Thompson, Jane Margaret Tipuamantumirri, Dhambit #2 Wanambi, Angela Watson, Regina Pilawuk Wilson, Clara Wubukwubuk, Semeria Wurrkidj, Rosalind Yibardi, and Cassaria Young Hogan.
Pantjiti Mary Mclean |
Family camping at the Rockhole
1994
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
76 x 56 cm
Provenance: Nalda Searle, WA; Private Collection, Melbourne, VIC
Regina Pilawuk Wilson |
Wupun (sun mat)
2026
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
150 x 150 cm
Provenance: Durrmu Arts, NT cat 5-26
Naomi Hobson |
Habitats of Hope – After the Flood New Waterholes Emerge in the River for the Southern Black-Bream to Live
2024
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
160 x 140 cm
Michelle Anderson |
Kanpala
2025
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
200 x 137 cm
Provenance: Spinifex Arts Project WA cat 25-334
Mandy Batjula Gaykamangu |
Mol Mindirr (Black Conical Basket)
2026
locally harvested hand dyed pandanus
25 x 15 x 15 cm
Provenance: Milingimbi Art & Culture, NT cat 5-26
Mandy Batjula Gaykamangu |
Mol Mindirr (Black Conical Basket)
2026
locally harvested hand dyed pandanus
27 x 20 x 16 cm
Provenance: Milingimbi Art & Culture, NT cat 6-26
Helen Ganalmirriwuy Garrawurra |
Gunga Bathi (Pandanus basket)
2025
locally harvested hand dyed pandanus
27 x 27 x 21 cm
Provenance: Milingimbi Art & Culture, NT cat 92-25
Puuni Brown Nungarrayi |
Puuni Kapi Tjukurrpa
2025
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
107 x 107 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi, NT cat 159-25
Angela Watson |
Mamu Story
2026
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 122 cm
Provenance: Ninuku Arts, SA cat 26-1
Anyupa Nelson |
Mamu Story
2026
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 122 cm
Provenance: Ninuku Arts, SA cat 26-3
Cassaria Young Hogan |
Bush Trip
2025
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 91 cm
Provenance: Ninuku Arts, SA cat 25-282
Clara Wubukwubuk |
Manyigani (Yam)
1995
earth pigment and synthetic polymer paint on paper
103 x 74 cm
Provenance: Bula Bula Arts, NT; Private Collection, Melbourne
Maree Clarke |
Waa
2025
polystyrene, polyurethane, 3D printing with pet materials, two pack enamel paint, sterling silver, murrini glass
250 x 150 x 140 cm
Exhibited: We Are Eagles, TarraWArra Biennial 2025, TarraWarra Museum of Art, Healesville, VIC
Jane Margaret Tipuamantumirri |
Ampitji
2025
ochre on canvas
180 x 120 cm
Provenance: Munupi Arts & Crafts, NT cat 25-203.
Maureen Poulson Napangardi |
Kapi Tjukurrpa – Kalipinypa
2025
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
107 x 107 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi NT, cat 684-25
Nyarapayi Giles |
Warmurrungu
2014
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
152 x 122 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 14-035
Nyarapayi Giles |
Warmurrungu
2018
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
147 x 147 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 18-201
Semeria Wurrkidj |
Milmilngkan
2025
ochre on bark
112 x 24 cm
Provenance: Maningrida Arts & Culture, NT cat 917-25
Rebecca Ray |
PayDay
2026
mixed media (foam, plaster, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane adhesive, synthetic polymer paint, rhinestones, air dried clay, plastic), lace tablecloth, table
dimensions variable
Erica Muriata |
Recycled Jawun (fragile)
2025
wire framework, recycled materials, packing/safety tape
28 x 33 x 19 cm
Provenance: Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, QLD cat 203-25.
Erica Muriata |
Recycled Jawun (Please Do Not Bend)
2025
wire framework, recycled materials, packing/safety tape
28 x 33 x 19 cm
Provenance: Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, QLD cat 196-25
Erica Muriata |
Recycled Jawun (this way up)
2025
wire framework, recycled materials, packing/safety tape
28 x 33 x 19 cm
Provenance: Girringun Aborginal Art Centre, QLD cat 2O2-25
Erica Muriata |
Recycled Jawun (no cash kept on the premises)
2025
wire framework, recycled materials, packing/safety tape
28 x 33 x 19 cm
Provenance: Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, QLD cat 2O8-25.
Erica Muriata |
Recycled Jawun (do not enter)
2025
wire framework, recycled materials, packing/safety tape
28 x 33 x 19 cm
Provenance: Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, QLD cat 195-25
Erica Muriata |
Recycled Jawun (caution)
2025
wire framework, recycled materials, packing/safety tape
28 x 33 x 19 cm
Provenance: Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, QLD cat 2O7-25.
Simone Namunjdja |
Wak Wak
2025
ochre on bark
180 x 61 cm
Provenance: Maningrida Arts & Culture, NT cat 1149-25
Eugenie Bonson |
Wak Wak
2024
ochre on hollow log
178 cm (height)
Provenance: Maningrida Arts & Culture, NT cat 272-24
Simone Namunjdja |
Bekka (File Snake)
2025
earth pigment on hollow log
148 cm (height)
Provenance: Maningrida Arts & Culture, NT cat 390-25. Exhibited: Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design 2025, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
Simone Namunjdja |
Wak Wak
2025
earth pigment on hollow log
177 cm (height)
Provenance: Maningrida Arts & Culture, NT cat 389-25. Exhibited: Rigg Design Prize: Next In Design 2025, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
Simone Namunjdja |
Wak Wak
2024
earth pigment on hollow log
132 cm (height)
Provenance: Maningrida Arts & Culture, NT cat 1846-24. Exhibited: Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design 2025, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
Teresa Baker |
Minyma Malilunya
2024
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
117 x 200 cm
Provenance: Papunya Tjupi, NT cat 24-179
Karen Casey |
from the series Black Dog, White Dog (triptych). Edition of 25
Black Dog White Dog 1
1989
screenprint
26.8 x 26 cm (image), 47.4 x 40.5 cm (sheet), framed
Provenance: The Artist; Private Collection, Melbourne
Karen Casey |
from the series Black Dog, White Dog (triptych). Edition of 25
Black Dog White Dog II
1989
screenprint
26.8 x 26 cm (image), 47.4 x 40.5 cm (sheet), framed
Provenance: The Artist; Private Collection, Melbourne
Karen Casey |
from the series Black Dog, White Dog (triptych). Edition of 25
White Dog
1989
screenprint
26.8 x 26 cm (image) 47.4 x 40.5 cm (sheet), framed
Provenance: The Artist; Private Collection, Melbourne.
Dhambit #2 Wanambi |
Yalanba
2022
earth pigment on board
122.5 x 60.5 cm
Provenance: Buku Larrnggay Mulka, NT 7017-22
Dhambit #2 Wanambi |
Gudultja with sand from Yalanba
2022
earth pigment on board
122.5 x 60.5 cm
Provenance: Buku Larrnggay Mulka, NT 7218-22
Merrkiyawuy #2 Munuŋgurr |
Dhatam
2025
earth pigment on hollow log
219 cm (height)
Provenance: Buku Larrnggay Mulka, NT cat 8091-25
Manini Gumana |
Garrapara
2024
earth pigment on hollow log
188 cm (height)
Provenance: Buku Larrnggay Mulka, NT 1178-24
Manini Gumana |
Garrapara
2024
earth pigment on hollow log
243 cm (height)
Provenance: Buku Larrnggay Mulka, NT 4209-22
Manini Gumana |
Garrapara
2023
earth pigment on hollow log
214 cm (height)
Provenance: Buku Larrnggay Mulka, NT cat 7413-23
Lucinta Puruntatameri |
Yamparriparri (Puruntatameri shooting star)
2025
ochre on bark
214 x 64 cm
Provenance: Munupi Arts & Crafts, NT cat 25-217
Mrs Thompson |
Carlene’s Mamu – Spirit Figures
2025
stoneware
29 x 24.5 x 12.5 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 515C-25
Anne Nginyangka Thompson |
Travelling Around
2025
stoneware
27 x 24 x 24 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 636C-25
Mrs Thompson |
Carlene’s Mamu – Spirit Figures
2024
stoneware
34 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm
Provenance: Ernabella Arts, SA cat 624C-24
Alison Puruntatameri |
Pupuni Jilamara
2025
ochre on bark
240 x 53 cm
Provenance: Munupi Arts & Crafts, NT cat 25-350
Rosalind Yibardi |
Tjanpi – Rosalind Yibardi
2026
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 102 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 26-42
Naomi Hobson |
Rare
2025
pigment print on archival cotton rag paper
83 x 83 cm
Maree Clarke |
Long Journey Home – We Are Still Here
2026
photographic print
63 x 152 cm
Mary Gibson |
Ngayaku Ngurra – Mary
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
147 x 122 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-1499
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