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Tjanpi Desert Weaver Sculpture: Tjulpu (Bird) by Justine Anderson

Tjanpi Desert Weavers operates as a social enterprise under the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council, engaging women in the remote Central and Western desert regions to generate income through contemporary fibre art. The term "Tjanpi," meaning grass in Pitjantjatjara language, symbolizes the collaboration of over 400 Anangu/Yarnangu women artists hailing from 26 distant communities across the NPY lands.

These skilled Tjanpi artists utilize native grasses to craft remarkable contemporary fibre art, skillfully weaving intricate baskets and sculptures that showcase boundless creativity and ingenuity. Rooted in the traditional art of making manguri rings, the practice of working with fibre has evolved into an integral aspect of Central and Western desert culture.

Artist Bio: Justine Anderson, Apatula (Finke) NT

Justine Anderson is an artist belonging to the Pitjantjatjara language and cultural group, and lives in the remote community of Apatula (Finke), Northern Territory.

Justine began weaving in 2010, and has since flourished in her weaving practice, particularly in recent years. She is always looking to challenge herself by making creative and interesting Tjanpi fibre works. She often employs decorative motifs in her baskets and sculptures, which add great character and life to her works. Justine weaves thoughtful details into her sculptures in particular, for example adding life-like saddles onto the backs of her camels, or beautiful bright circles on the fanned out tail of a peacock. She juggles a busy young family, work commitments and her weaving practice.

Justine is the daughter of notable Tjanpi weaver Julie Anderson, who was also a director for NPY Women's Council.

Tjulpu (bird)
Yankunytjatjara language
Tjanpi (grass) acrylic wool, raffia
31cm x W21cm x H15cm

Tjanpi Desert Weaver Sculpture: Tjulpu (Bird) by Justine Anderson

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