Debra Nangala McDonald

"Karra Wadlu Yaitya Purruna: Bush Shrubs Make You Healthy"

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Language: Pintupi
Born 1963
Country: Papunya
Debra  is the granddaughter of the late Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi who was a Pintubi man from Lake MacDonald in the Gibson Desert, Central Australia. In 1948 he moved to Haasts Bluff and Papunya, and both Debra and Shorty's stories refer to his country of Lake MacDonald. Debra was married to the nephew of Turkey Tolson and son of the female artist Mitjili. 

Debra was born in 1961 in Papunya Tula NT . Her family line is full of famous painters, including Clifford Possum, her uncle. Her style is traditional stories - some only Debra can paint -and her work is documented in many publicatios of Indigenous Art
A permanent treasure cove from many Communities.  This is by Deb Nangala, "My Country". With the painting comes the Story in words, equally as rich as Deb shares Her Country, rich with abundance and celebration - There are women with body paint preparing to dance, maps to various places, much abundance after rains.  A wonderful painting in any workplace or home. 
Each time Debra paints this or one of her other special stories she does it differently, each with its own gentle wowness. Debra works closely with the Gallery to establish a base for herself in Adelaide, and so this is an unique opportunity for you to also order a matching painting in your custom sizes.

"Goanna Love Story" and "My Country - Celebrations"

"Goanna Love Story" as documented in Geoffrey & James Bardon's book "Papunya A Place Made After the Story. The Beginning of the Western Desert Painting Movement". This Story was handed to her by her Grandfather

Debra was born on the 11th of November 1963 at Papunya Camp into an impressive artistic dynasty. Her mother, Martha MacDonald, is a highly respected Papunya Tjupi artist, and sister to Lynda Syddick, while her grandfather was the late Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi (circa 1920-1987.) Both Debra, and Shorty’ stories refer to the Lake MacDonald area in the Gibson Desert, Central Australia.

Debra was married to the nephew of Turkey Tolson, and son of the great female artist Mitjili.

In July 2010 Debra had a highly successful artist in residence exhibition at Mulgara Gallery, Sails of the Desert, Ayers Rock, Northern Territory.

Her talent is obvious and she is a rising star whose work is steadily increasing in demand by collectors worldwide. This Dreaming story revolves around the site known as Lungkarta (home of the blue tongue lizard).

SEE MORE OF DEBRA'S WORK @ http://www.pinterest.com/glenelgart/australian-aboriginal-artist-debra-nangala/

" Goanna Love Story" from the book Papunya A place made after the story by G. & J. Bardon Winner of 2005 Queensland Premier Literary Awards. Grandfather Shorty Lungkata Pjungurrayi (1920-1987 Gipson Desert)

SEE MORE OF DEBRA'S WORK @ 
http://www.pinterest.com/glenelgart/australian-aboriginal-artist-debra-nangala/

Reference for more information Geoffrey & James Bardon's book "Papunya A Place Made After the Story. The Beginning of the Western Desert Painting Movement" 

Debra has a precise and detailed dot style, she sits quietly and starts in one corner, working her way out into the canvas. You can feel the traditional essence to her work. She is very peaceful when she paints, submersed. Debra often paints in striking colorful designs depicting sacred ceremonial grounds and rock hole sites surrounded by Tali (Sand hills) in the area of the artist’s birthplace where the young women are taught by the elders and law women. Also depicted are body paint designs used by women and the dancing tracks used by women as they travel from one ceremonial ground to another celebrating their land and culture. She in contrast paints her family's land and love stories, and they use only black, white & ochre. Reference for more information Geoffrey & James Bardon's book "Papunya A Place Made After the Story. The Beginning of the Western Desert Painting Movement"