Maylene Russell – Manta Walka – images of the Land

A story of the new

The imagery suggests a topographical view of the colours and land-forms of the desert landscape, rockholes in the sandhills, creeks that carve lines in the landscape, flower patterns, ridges of mountain ranges and wild flowers.
The distinctive Walka style follows the artists tradition at Kaltjiti of painting design images that flow intuitively and instinctively on to canvas inspired by the rich tradition of aboriginal culture and connection to country. Maylene developed the tradition of telling a story by drawing in the sand. Knowledge is imparted by making marks in the sand as well as passing on traditional law and culture as well as about the country and daily life.