Kunmanara (Tjampawa) Katie Kawiny was a senior woman from Amata Community S.A. She was a cultural leader within her community and displayed great artistic skill as a result of her connection to culture.
Tjampawa and her family are the traditional owners of the homeland called Tjurma which is adjacent to the Amata community. Tjampawa previously lived in Irruntju (also known as Wingellina), Western Australia, but moved with other family members back to their homeland called Katjikuta which is approximately 5kms northeast of Amata. Tjampawa joined Tjala Arts (then known as Minyamku Arts) around 1999. As well as painting, Tjampawa made animal figures and baskets from local grasses, purchased raffia and any material or items she finds lying around her homeland.
Kunmanara (Tjampawa) Katie Kawiny was a senior woman from Amata Community S.A. She was a cultural leader within her community and displayed great artistic skill as a result of her connection to culture.
Tjampawa and her family are the traditional owners of the homeland called Tjurma which is adjacent to the Amata community. Tjampawa previously lived in Irruntju (also known as Wingellina), Western Australia, but moved with other family members back to their homeland called Katjikuta which is approximately 5kms northeast of Amata. Tjampawa joined Tjala Arts (then known as Minyamku Arts) around 1999. As well as painting, Tjampawa made animal figures and baskets from local grasses, purchased raffia and any material or items she finds lying around her homeland.