Tjala Arts, home to many of Australia’s highest profile visual artists, is at the forefront of the western desert painting movement. It is widely recognised as an art centre with an unwavering commitment to the traditional values of holding and celebrating
Tjukurpa. This drives Tjala Arts' pursuit of artistic excellence.
Described by Senior Law Woman Nyurpaya Kaika as the 'true heart of Amata Community', Tjala Arts is located at the base of the Musgrave Ranges in the stunning A
nangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, South Australia.
This vivid collection of stories and artworks allows a unique and exquisite insight into the individual and family histories that make the Tjala Arts story so important in the nation's cultural landscape.
Praise for Nganampa Kampatjanka Unngu:
'This stylish and richly illustrated publication presents as a celebratory statement about one of Australia's best-known and internationally recognised Aboriginal art enterprises ... There is great depth and insight here. It comes in part from the gallery of images which, page after page, build a sense of wonder and appreciation, not only at the visual inventiveness of all manner of artists but the physical circumstances of down to earth studio facilities and the striking beauty of the countryside.' - John Neylon,
The Adelaide Review
'The book has a mission as a history book, an art book, and an art history book ... A firm and very colourful manifesto' - Stephanie Radok,
Artlink
'A beautiful celebration of [Tjala] art and artists and their visions and dreaming and country.' - Peter Goers, ABC 891
