Artist | MILINTI DOROTHY MAY

Artist | MILINTI DOROTHY MAY


Date of Birth:01.01.50 Language:Walmajarri Country:Cherrabun I was born at old Cherrabun Station along the Fitzroy River.

At an early age my mother and father took me on a wagon all around Yakanarra.

This is my country. When I grew up I went to work at the old Cherrabun Station for kartiya [Europeans], washing and cleaning.

Sometimes I would go out bush to get away.

This is where I learnt to make damper and tea.

This was when I was single girl. After this time I met my husband Ngarralja Tommy May.

We were friends first and now we have six children.

I have been studying English at Karrayili Adult Education Centre and painting with Mangkaja Arts for a long time. Collections: Fitzroy Crossing High School.



Date of Birth:01.01.50 Language:Walmajarri Country:Cherrabun I was born at old Cherrabun Station along the Fitzroy River.

At an early age my mother and father took me on a wagon all around Yakanarra.

This is my country. When I grew up I went to work at the old Cherrabun Station for kartiya [Europeans], washing and cleaning.

Sometimes I would go out bush to get away.

This is where I learnt to make damper and tea.

This was when I was single girl. After this time I met my husband Ngarralja Tommy May.

We were friends first and now we have six children.

I have been studying English at Karrayili Adult Education Centre and painting with Mangkaja Arts for a long time. Collections: Fitzroy Crossing High School.