Skin: Alyawarr

Language Group: Alyawarr

Region: Arlparra, Utopia

Dreaming: Mountain Devil Lizard

Louisa, Barbara and Margaret Kngwarrey Long paint aerial views that trace the paths of the mountain devil lizard, also known as the thorny devil. Their style is known for intricate patterns created with fine, precise dots. These build up fields of color that seem to pulse with life. The careful process feels meditative, drawing on the look of ceremonial body paint and the patterns the desert sand makes. 

Louisa, Barbara and Margaret started painting in the early 2000s and were quickly recognized for her skill and unique style. 

Their work has been shown in many exhibitions across Australia, in respected commercial galleries and public institutions. Their paintings can be found in private and corporate collections around the world.

As custodians of local knowledge, their art is a way of preserving culture. Through their paintings, they show that their culture is a living, strong presence, and they share its stories with the wider world. Their work builds a vital bridge, helping people understand and appreciate the depth of the world’s oldest living culture.