Ernabella Arts by Anne Nginyangka Thompson

Ernabella Arts by Anne Nginyangka ThompsonIn celebration of the 20 year anniversary of the Ernabella Arts Ceramics Studio, JamFactory and Ernabella Arts present Ernabella Arts: Ceramic Warka Wiru 20 Years kutu (20 Years of Creating Ceramics), a major exhibition and publication recognising the skill and creativity of their talented artists. The exhibition celebrates the proud history of Ernabella Arts by showcasing more than 30 new ceramic artworks by 19 artists working at the art centre,

In celebration of the 20 year anniversary of the Ernabella Arts Ceramics Studio, JamFactory and Ernabella Arts present Ernabella Arts: Ceramic Warka Wiru 20 Years-kutu (20 Years of Creating Ceramics), a major exhibition and publication recognising the skill and creativity of their talented artists.

The exhibition celebrates the proud history of Ernabella Arts by showcasing more than 30 new ceramic artworks by 19 artists working at the art centre, including Jayanna Andy, Alison Milyika Carroll, Elizabeth Dunn, Rupert Jack, Langaliki Lewis, Lynette Lewis, Melissa Lewis, Nicole Rupert, Inawinytji Stanley, Janice Stanley, Renita Stanley, Tjunkaya Tapaya OAM, Anne Nginyangka Thompson, Carlene Thompson, Derek Jungarrayi Thompson, Marissa Angapiya Thompson, Kunmanara Tjilya, Fiona Wells and Tjimpuna Williams.

The accompanying bilingual publication is co-published by JamFactory and Wakefield Press, and written in Pitjantjatjara and English, the translation of which was completed by Dr. Sam Osborne and Ernabella Arts Board Chair Anne Nginyangka Thompson. It features interviews with key artists who have generously shared their stories and experiences, historical details and a timeline, as well as a dedicated essay by emerging Lardil and Yangkaal writer Maya Hodge, which explores Ernabella Arts within the context of First Nations ceramics.