Artist / MARINKA NANGALA


MARINKA NANGALA

Kalin Kalimpa with Bush Onion

A Pintupi woman, Marinka came to Haasts Bluff as a very small child, was schooled at Papunya and later worked for the then station managers house as cook and cleaner. Marinka is a half sister to Narputta Nangala, her father was Tjalakuny, and Narputta played a big part in raising Marinka, in her own words, 'Narputta grew her up'. Marinka often paints abstracted depictions of her tjukurrpa, the Kalinykalinypa, or Honey Grevilea plant, which grows in spinefex areas, it is sweet tasting and easily recognisable by its bright orange flowers. The delicious nector is sucked from the flower as it is drawn through the mouths of eager children. Marinka shows great vivacity in her works, utilizing bright colours creating a rich active design. Each colour representing another bush tucker plant. A celebration of the richness of the food varieties naturally avaliable in the central and western deserts. Since Marinka began painting she has rapidly developed a following for her extraordinary painting style.

A Pintupi woman, Marinka came to Haasts Bluff as a very small child, was schooled at Papunya and later worked for the then station managers house as cook and cleaner. Marinka is a half sister to Narputta Nangala, her father was Tjalakuny, and Narputta played a big part in raising Marinka, in her own words, 'Narputta grew her up'. Marinka often paints abstracted depictions of her tjukurrpa, the Kalinykalinypa, or Honey Grevilea plant, which grows in spinefex areas, it is sweet tasting and easily recognisable by its bright orange flowers. The delicious nector is sucked from the flower as it is drawn through the mouths of eager children. Marinka shows great vivacity in her works, utilizing bright colours creating a rich active design. Each colour representing another bush tucker plant. A celebration of the richness of the food varieties naturally avaliable in the central and western deserts. Since Marinka began painting she has rapidly developed a following for her extraordinary painting style.

Exhibitions that MARINKA NANGALA has exhibited at

Stock Room Show - 2012 (Part 2)

A Collection of Contemporary Modern Aboriginal Art


Dreamtime Stories - Mercedes-Benz Showroom Co…

A Collection of Contemporary Modern Aboriginal Art



At ReDot Fine Art Gallery, we acknowledge all the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands of the artists we represent, both past, present, and emerging. We have profound respect for all Indigenous people, and we strive through a thoughtful and culturally sensitive curation process of their artwork to represent their “Tjurkupa” to our global audience.

We prioritise authentic representation and ensure that the artists' voices and perspectives remain at the forefront of our platform’s objective.

By fostering collaborative partnerships and engaging with community art centres directly, we aim to create a safe and inclusive space that celebrates and preserves Indigenous cultural heritage and its artistic legacy.

At ReDot Fine Art Gallery, we acknowledge all the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands of the artists we represent, both past, present, and emerging. We have profound respect for all Indigenous people, and we strive through a thoughtful and culturally sensitive curation process of their artwork to represent their “Tjurkupa” to our global audience.

We prioritise authentic representation and ensure that the artists' voices and perspectives remain at the forefront of our platform’s objective.

By fostering collaborative partnerships and engaging with community art centres directly, we aim to create a safe and inclusive space that celebrates and preserves Indigenous cultural heritage and its artistic legacy.