Dora Waynatjura Lane, Lirrunnga, 2010, Acrylic on canvas, 50,8 x 50,8 cm ©Warakurna Artists
Dora Waynatjura Lane was part of the arts centers Kayili Artists and Warakurna Artists.
Dora Waynatjura Lane was born close to the place now known as Wanarn Community. She has lived most of her life in Patjarr and Warburton. Her husband is Neville McArthur. Dora often paints Lirrun (wild snake) Tjukurrpa and Kungkarangkalpa (seven sisters) Tjukurrpa important to the Wanarn area where she was born. She is a keen narrator of the stories. Previously dora has painted with Kayili Artists and worked on the Warburton Art Project. Since moving to Wanarn in 2009 she has been painting with Warakurna Artists.
Selected Exhibitions:
- 2023 – Songlines. Centres d’art du désert australien., IDAIA, Ambassade d’Australie, Paris, France
- 2023 – Le Chant Aborigène des Sept Soeurs, IDAIA, Paris, France
- 2011 – “Warakurna Artists”, Galerie Kungka and IDAIA, Maison des Arts Plastiques Rhône-alpes, Lyon, France; Maison des Arts Contemporains, Pérouges, France
SOURCE: Warakurna Artists