Life in the Western Desert during the early days represents a way of living that many will never experience, or truly grasp. My nana, Katjarra Butler, lived this life – living off the country, walking vast distances through extremely barren parts of the continent.”
— Winston Green, Grandson of Mrs. K. Butler
Country south of Wingarntjirri
2023
Image by Rosie Frecheville, courtesy of Tjarlirli and Kaltukatjara Art
Mrs K Butler |
Wingantjirri – Katjarra
2022
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
178 x 147 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 22-1151
Mrs K Butler |
Warlukitjirri – Katjarra
2022
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
101.5 x 76 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 22-1204KA
Mrs K Butler |
Yumari – Katjarra
2022
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 91 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 22-829
The works of art in this exhibition are a selection of the places that come from Katjarra's memories of the early times in the Western Desert. Hers is a photo-like memory that has resonated into the world we live in today. She takes us to places that only she knows, and takes us to a map, a window to the early days.”
— Winston Green
Mrs K Butler |
Wingantjirri – Katjarra
2022
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 91 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 22-1220KA
Mrs K Butler |
Warlukitjirri – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 91 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-23
Mrs K Butler |
Nguntuun – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
147 x 122 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-2KA
Mrs K Butler |
Korrmankuntja – Katjarra
2022
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
152 x 122 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 22-1015
Mrs K Butler |
Papuun – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
147 x 122 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-106
Mrs K Butler |
Warlukitjirri – Katjarra
2022
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
101.5 x 76 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 22-728
Mrs K Butler |
Korrmankuntja – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
101.5 x 76 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-111
Mrs K Butler |
Korrmankuntja – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
101.5 x 76 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-112
Katjarra has had her work described in the media as joyous, sheer dynamism, awe inspiring and grand. In each painting in this exhibition Katjarra channels the supremacy of desert religion. New and ancient together, in an embrace as strong as the juxtaposed colours.”
— Vivien Anderson
Mrs K Butler |
Kitji Kitji & Wutjulu – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
101.5 x 76 cm
Provenanc: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-188
Mrs K Butler |
Papuun – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
122 x 91 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-480
Mrs K Butler |
Yumari – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
101.5 x 76 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-482
Mrs K Butler |
Papuun – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
147 x 122 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-475
Mrs K Butler |
Papuun – Katjarra
2023
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
147 x 122 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 23-311
Mrs K Butler |
Nguntuun – Katjarra
2022
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
178 x 147 cm
Provenance: Tjarlirli Art, WA cat 22-1152
