Mervyn Street is a Gooniyandi man. Gooniyandi is one of the two river groups from the country around Fitzroy Crossing. He was born at Louisa Downs Station. Mervyn is an accomplished author, illustrator, carver and painter. He has authored a book entitled ‘Know Your Granny’ about his country and his language.

Helicopter is a renowned artist at Warlayirti Artists, painting with them since the early '90s. Born in Nynmi, west of Kiwirrkurra in Western Australia, he was raised in a traditional nomadic lifestyle, which profoundly influenced his artistic process and practice. Helicopter’s paintings shows his deep reverence and dedication to his country.

Shirley Purdie has been painting for more than twenty years and is an artist of increasing significance and seniority. Her cultural knowledge and artistic skill complement each other to produce a practice that holds great strength. Shirley is also a prominent leader in Warmun community and an incisive cross-cultural communicator.

Ben is a prominent figure in land rights and community issues, he worked for the Aboriginal Development Commission and officially opened Waringarri Aboriginal Arts in 1984. Following a car accident in 2011, Ben turned to painting and carving, depicting his Country and memories of when he was a young man mustering cattle, from his own unique perspective.

Angelina is a Wunambal Gaambera/Worrora and was born in Kalumburu, Western Australia and has lived there her whole life. Her parents are Lily Karadada, a renowned artist, and Jack Karadada, a traditional medicine man and artisan who crafts didgeridoos and spears. Not only an excellent painter, Angelina is employed as a Senior Arts Worker at Kira Kiro Artists.

John is the son of Pompey Siddon, who was one of the founding painters at Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency in Fitzroy Crossing W.A in 1991. A Walmajarri man, he was born in 1964 in Derby and spent his early years working on cattle stations until injured in a horse-riding accident. Prince has been painting with Mangkaja since 2009.

Gordon, born in Derby in 1961 and grew up at Mowanjum Community, and he is known for his artwork characterized by fine brushstrokes representing the rain falling, a symbol of the supreme power of the Wandjinas. Sensitive and strong, Gordon’s work reflects the spirit of his nation and the law passed down through his family.

Jan Baljagil Griffiths is a dedicated and prolific artist primarily working across painting, ceramics and poetry. Her work explores personal family narratives which have also included multi-media installations, fashion and photography. Jan started painting at Waringarri Arts in 2015 to carry on the cultural stories that were handed down from her parents.

Pauline paints the Country of her parents. Her mother, Bai Bai Napangarti (c.1935–2020), was a Ngardi woman and a senior Elder of the Balgo community. Pauline was born at the old Balgo Mission, received education there, and has spent most of her life in Balgo with her growing family. She began painting young, learning her craft by painting alongside the elders.

Evelyn was born in Derby in 1965 and moved to Warmun at age 10. She attended high school in the town of her birth and then returned to Warmun, spending a period of time on Bedford Downs cattle station with her husband Norman. Following her return, Evelyn has remained in Warmun were she now lives with her five children and grandchildren, painting her Country.

Leah Umbagai, a senior Woddorddaa woman from Western Australia, draws inspiration from her elders and the culture of the saltwater people. Her work explores Dambimangari country and embodies the cultural knowledge through contemporary art. She often paints what she dreams, believing that spirits communicate through dreams.

Sonia grew up in the river country at Yungngora (Noonkanbah). She began painting at Mangkaja Arts in the early 1990s. Since 2008, Sonia has been working predominantly on canvas, exhibiting in numerous group shows. Sonia’s first solo show in 2009 was a huge success, and she has since become one of Mangkaja Arts’ leading contemporary artists.

Marylou Divilli identifies as both Nyikina and Ngarinyin, both from her mother’s side. Her central reason for creating art is to continue to learn more about her culture and as a means to explore and represent her identity. She is inspired by the older artists and community members who tell stories and sing traditional songs.