Ikuntji Artists

Contemporary Aboriginal Art From Haasts Bluff

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Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Witira Kanyila
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Witira Kanyila
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Witira Kanyila
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Witira Kanyila
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Work as one
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Work as one
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Work as one
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Work as one
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Work as one
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Work as one
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
Work as one
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established for women of the Western Desert art movement.
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Latest works

Pikilyi (Vaughn Springs) by Erin Butcher

Pikilyi (Vaughn Springs)

by Erin Butcher; $440

Warliyajarrayi by Roseranna Larry

Warliyajarrayi

by Roseranna Larry; $440

Bushflowers and seeds by Susie Lane

Bushflowers and seeds

by Susie Lane; $240

Bushflowers and seeds by Susie Lane

Bushflowers and seeds

by Susie Lane; $240

Tali at Kungkayunti by Lisa Multa

Tali at Kungkayunti

by Lisa Multa; $440

Watiya Tjuta Luggage Tag Embroidered Leather

by Mitjili Napurrula; $20

Untitled by Teonie Lane

Untitled

by Teonie Lane; $200

Ikuntji Artists

Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established by women in the Western Desert Art Movement. Already in the 1980s women began painting in Haasts Bluff in the aged care facility. They had been instructed by their husbands and fathers, and they had often assisted them in completing their paintings. By the early 1990s these women artists decided to pursue setting up their own art centre.

Ikuntji Artists was first established in 1992, after a series of workshops, and under the influence of the then community president, the late Esther Jugadai. The art centre was initially set up to fulfil the role of women’s centre providing services such as catering for old people and children in the community. After first experiences made in printing T-shirts, the artists began producing acrylic paintings on linen and handmade paper, which quickly gained the attention of the Australian and international art world as well as earning the centre an impressive reputation for fine art. The focus changed from a women’s centre to an art centre in 2005 with the incorporation of the art centre as Ikuntji Artists Aboriginal Corporation.

Today Ikuntji Artists are represented in many national and international galleries and institutions. Their art is famous for bold colour choice, decisive brush strokes and a long legacy of internationally renowned artists.

Current & Upcoming Events

  • Weaving Culture II: Ikuntji Artists @ Le Showroom Galerie 7, Lyons (FRA) 9 days left
  • Kuruyultu by Eunice Napanangka Jack Connection Exhibition, National Museum of Australia (Canberra) 3 months left
  • Telstra Best of Business Award Winners! Twice! 7 months left
  • National Indigenous Art Fair, Sydney 1 day to start
  • Frock on! 2022 28 days to start
  • Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 1 month to start
  • Finders Keepers – Brisbane / Meanjin Spring Summer Markets 2 months to start
  • Desert Mob 2022, Alice Springs 2 months to start
  • Paris Fashion Show, London Pacific Fashion Week 2 months to start
  • London Pacific Fashion Week 2 months to start
  • ‘Nganana Tjungu – This is Us’ Exhibition 3 months to start

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    Emma Brown
    07:57 30 Jun 22
    Every day the artwork I bought from Ikuntji Artists brings me joy. Explore the art centre and website!
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    CHARNELLE MONDY
    06:24 08 Oct 21
    Ikuntji Artists were helpful and easy to work with to get the chosen art work shipped to me. The artist has created an amazing piece and I'm proud to display it. You will not be disappointed with their selection and their service. ''Yalka at Karinyarra" -
    Sarah Kienker
    Sarah Kienker
    00:58 21 Sep 21
    I am a huge fan of this Ikuntiji Artists and cannot get enough of their artwork. My sofa is covered in their cushions and a blanket and I now have three artworks on my walls. The art centre is also great to deal with. You won't be disappointed if you choose to support this not-for-profit art centre.
    Rachel Smith
    Rachel Smith
    20:35 11 Aug 21
    I was given a metre of Rockholes fabric as a present but it was too beautiful to cut up! I had it stretched on a frame and now it hangs in our hallway. The lively colours and shapes make me happy whenever I walk past.
    Rai Small
    Rai Small
    09:48 21 Sep 20
    Ikuntji Artist is a fantastic organisation, I purchased one of their pieces through the website and I'm in love! - Chrischona is also a delight to deal with, look forward to my next purchase
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    Kaiit Mosby
    03:45 16 Sep 20
    The art work and the people 💙❤️💛🖤
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    Catherine Sweeney
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    Romino Stochino
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    On Friday, the second half of our collection with On Friday, the second half of our collection with @rawclothinfused launched in London at the New Zealand High Commission. What an incredible roof top overlooking the skyline of London! 

All fabrics are available on our website www.ikuntji.com.au and link in bio

Models @zizi.keza and @lewa Finau Roqara
Runway organised by @londonpacificfashionweek 
Creative director @yanahluvy
Photography @aidanck_photography
    We are looking for volunteers! Are you interested We are looking for volunteers!
Are you interested in helping us out? Winter is the best time.
Have a look at our FAQs on our website www.ikuntji.com.au and link in bio if you want to volunteer.
    Happy weekend to you all! Happy weekend to you all!
    More photos from Dublin! Can't get enough of the f More photos from Dublin!
Can't get enough of the fabulous @rawclothinfused garments made from our fabrics worn by @rosemarylloyd18 as part of @londonpacificfashionweek

All fabrics are available on our website www.ikuntji.com.au and link in bio

Photos by @stevelilly7
    #frockon2022 has been in full swing and some may h #frockon2022 has been in full swing and some may have been following the wonderful creative participants over the past few months.
This one is made from #alicenampitjinpa rockholes silk and sewn by @two.sewing.sisters Lauren and Erin.
We can't wait to see all the wonderful creations that will be presented at the awards night @songlines_arts.
All our fabrics are available on our website www.ikuntji.com.au and link in bio

#frockon2022 is facilitated by @flyingfoxfabrics
    14 months postponed! Finally we are having our fir 14 months postponed! Finally we are having our first workshop since the pandemic began.
We are so excited to show you what we are making!
And yes, this is one of our studio spaces.
    ❤️💛🖤 Stunning Queen @leahpurcell in our ❤️💛🖤 Stunning Queen @leahpurcell in our Watiya Tjuta gold on tangerine silk dress made by @rawclothinfused at the Logies tonight

All photos by @gettyimages
Find all our fabrics on our website www.ikuntji.com.au and link in bio
Earrings by @ngumpie_weaving
    At the logies tonight Good luck! We are so prou At the logies tonight 
Good luck! 

We are so proud to see @leahpurcell wear our garment in collaboration with @rawclothinfused

#Repost @leahpurcell
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Did I scrub up alright?? 😂

Proud to be hitting the #TVWEEKLogies red carpet tonight wearing First Nations creations 🖤💛❤️

Dress: @ikuntjiartists + @rawclothinfused 
Jewellery: @ngumpie_weaving 

#Wentworth #wentworthfans #firstnations #oombarraproductions #MollyJohnson #TheDroversWifeFilm #BlakExcellence #RitaConnors

All fabrics are available on our website www.ikuntji.com.au and link in bio
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