Nellie Patterson

Nellie Patterson was born at Pilpiny near Pipalyatjara and grew up travelling what have now become the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands of north west South Australia. She was involved in the foundation of Maruku Arts and is an experienced and committed cultural ambassador and leasder. Nellie is a fine painter as well a as an experienced wood carver and her art work is well represented in major collections here and abroad. After moving to Adelaide for many years, she has now returned to Mutitjulu where she continues to work and paint.

Fremantle Arts Centre is situated at Walyalup on Whadjuk Nyoongar Boodjar. We acknowledge the Whadjuk people as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waterways and extend our respect to their Elders, past and present.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the Whadjuk community and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to care for Country and share their knowledge – this generosity and wisdom helps us to understand and navigate Country safely and respectfully.

Revealed is an initiative of the WA State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries; and the Australian Government through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.

Top Image: Miriam Baadjo painting Nyinmi collaborative on Return to Country camp. Image courtesy Warlayirti Artists. Photography by Lucinda White

Bottom Image: Miriam Baadjo, Tossie Baadjo, Helicopter Tjungurrayi, Imelda Gugaman, Matthew West, Jane Gimme and Samuel Galova, Nyinmi Collaboration, 2021, acrylic on linen. Image courtesy Warlayirti Artists

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Inma ~ Ceremony, 2022

Young People Sitting Together, 2018

Kungkarangkalpa ~ The Seven Sisters, 2021