This exhibition brings together three of the founding members and leading voices of Mimili Maku Arts. Mimili Maku Arts is an Aboriginal-owned contemporary art studio and cultural institution on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands. Home to some of Australia’s most renown contemporary artists, the centre strives to support future generations of Anangu in Mimili, with strong roots planted in culture and country.

Mimili Maku is committed to the continuous reimagination of contemporary Anangu culture. This commitment is deeply embedded in art centre programming, which includes regular bush camps, a cycle of residencies and on-country workshops, reimagining contemporary artforms in relation to country and culture.

Tjunguringanyi, coming together, is at the core of the art centre story. Several generations coming together to share ideas, story and inma (song & dance), envisioning strong futures for their community. In Anangu culture things aren’t done by oneself, but always in relation, tjungu (together), following the principle of ngapartji-ngapartji (reciprocity).

Whilst finding distinct creative outlets and expressions, the continual sacredness and adaption of culture in response to the contemporary reality is at the core of each of the artist’s work. Anangu culture is no romantic remnant of the past, it is alive, full of creativity and vital energy.