Dadina Georgina Brown
Born about 1969
Manyjilyjarra language group, Panaka skin group
Wiluna and Patjarr community
Birriliburu Artists, Tjukurba Gallery
Georgina was among the last people leading a nomadic life in the Western Desert. She was born in the bush and travelled around with her family in the Country east of the stock route. During a severe drought in 1976, a relative who was concerned about their well-being set out to find the family and bring them to Wiluna. Here she experienced settlement life for the first time as a six year old. As an adult Georgina moved between Warburton, Wiluna and Kiwirrkurra. Today she lives and paints in Wiluna and Patjarr communities.
My Country
2007, by Georgina Brown,
acrylic on canvas, 122×100 cm
Birriliburu Artists, Tjukurba Gallery
National Museum of Australia
It was really happy for [my parents] at bush. Not in town. When we came here [Wiluna], we wanted to go back. Mum and Dad went halfway [back to their Country]. [Our relatives] still follow us and got us and bring us back into town. [Dad] didn’t want to hang around here.
