We don't currently have any works available by VERONICA LULU
Veronica’s mother Bababala (bush name )belonged to the country of Walgalli near
Yagga Yagga on the Wangatjungka side. Her creation story is the Seven Sisters
dreaming . Her father Wirru (bush name) is Walmatjarri skin group, and his
country was Purraku, (Lake Gregory) in the region of Tjurraballen. Veronica
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paints the creation story of Mungi the flower that is abundance in this region.
When Veronica was born her family lived at lake Stretch where they lived a
traditional life collecting bush tucker and bush medicine. Veronica saw white
people for the first time when she was about 5 years old. . When Veronica was a
young girl she was taken away to the live at old mission, and her parents lived at
Billiluna community some 250 kms away. Station and trained as a domestic
worker and it was there that she met her husband Eddie Calyon. Subsequentially
Veronica had 8 children 3 girls and five boys. . One boy died in car accident at the
age of four weeks old in 1973 an accident that she also incurred sever injuries.
Veronica is a very strong culture woman and dancer and an enthusiastic teacher of
culture to children, ensuring the traditional dances and songs are kept alive. As for
her children all six that are still alive are painters, which is strongly encouraged by
Veronica.
Veronica is holds a senior position in the community of Mulan. She is a Marpan
(traditional healer) and is an active community representative to do with land right
issues and works closely with The IPA (Indigenous Protected Area) Council.
Veronica commenced painting in 1979 and began to emerge as a leading artist in
the late 1990s. Her paintings are mainly concerned with her traditional country.
We don't currently have any works available by VERONICA LULU
Veronica’s mother Bababala (bush name )belonged to the country of Walgalli near
Yagga Yagga on the Wangatjungka side. Her creation story is the Seven Sisters
dreaming . Her father Wirru (bush name) is Walmatjarri skin group, and his
country was Purraku, (Lake Gregory) in the region of Tjurraballen. Veronica
2
paints the creation story of Mungi the flower that is abundance in this region.
When Veronica was born her family lived at lake Stretch where they lived a
traditional life collecting bush tucker and bush medicine. Veronica saw white
people for the first time when she was about 5 years old. . When Veronica was a
young girl she was taken away to the live at old mission, and her parents lived at
Billiluna community some 250 kms away. Station and trained as a domestic
worker and it was there that she met her husband Eddie Calyon. Subsequentially
Veronica had 8 children 3 girls and five boys. . One boy died in car accident at the
age of four weeks old in 1973 an accident that she also incurred sever injuries.
Veronica is a very strong culture woman and dancer and an enthusiastic teacher of
culture to children, ensuring the traditional dances and songs are kept alive. As for
her children all six that are still alive are painters, which is strongly encouraged by
Veronica.
Veronica is holds a senior position in the community of Mulan. She is a Marpan
(traditional healer) and is an active community representative to do with land right
issues and works closely with The IPA (Indigenous Protected Area) Council.
Veronica commenced painting in 1979 and began to emerge as a leading artist in
the late 1990s. Her paintings are mainly concerned with her traditional country.
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.
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