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Old Days by Marjorie 'Nunga' Williams (Hard Back)
Old Days by Marjorie 'Nunga' Williams (Hard Back)
Old Days is a vivid celebration of childhood memories, told through the eyes of the author as she recalls her time spent between Iwupataka (Jay Creek), Ntaria (Hermannsburg), and her mothers Country at Tempe Downs. Her lively artwork captures soaring eagles, goannas, echidnas, and horses, as well as joyful scenes of fishing, picnics, and life on Country. With a deep sense of place and community, this story brings the landscapes of Central Australia to life while honouring the Elders, family traditions, and playful adventures that shaped her early years.
About The Author
Marjorie ‘Nunga’ Williams is a senior Western Arrernte woman. She was born in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) in 1953, where she lives today. Marjorie paints with Tangentyere Artists. She is a proud grandmother, Western Arrernte language teacher and member of the Central Australian Women’s choir, travelling internationally to perform. Her works have been exhibited widely across the Northern Territory and in 2019 was invited to an artist residency program at Mulgara Gallery, Voyages, Yulara.
Since joining Tangentyere Artists in 2017, Marjorie has developed a sought-after style of figurative landscape painting, depicting memories of her early years on Country. Nunga cleverly uses vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions to make apparent the hive of activity present in these places.
She has worked on the Honey Ant Readers series to illustrate and translate the books into Western Desert languages. Nunga has been invited to participate in the NT Writers Festival in 2025.
ISBN: 9781922777850
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