TJUNGU. PUKULPA. KUNPU.
Together. Joyful. Strong.
30 July - 18 November 2026 | Arts in Health, Flinders Medical Centre
Amanda Daegar, Daisybell Kulyuru, Inawinytji Stanley, Kanytjupai Baker, Marceena Jack, Michelle Inkamala, Mona Lewis, Renita Stanley, Ruth Nelson, Tanya Edwards, Tjaruwa Dunn, and Kunmanara Williams.
Inawinytji Stanley, Minyma Kutjara Wingellina (IA26-108), 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 61x91cm.
Ruth Nelson, Ngayuku Ngura (IA26-214), 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 41x61cm.
Kunmanara Williams, Piltati Tjukurpa (IA26-200), 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 41x61cm.
Tanya Edwards, Ngayuku Ngura (IA26-92), 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 61x44cm.
These paintings from Iwiri Arts celebrate community’s power to hold and uplift us during challenging times - even when we are far from home.
Nganana tjunguringkula pukularipai, munu wiru tjuta wangkara ikaringkupai pukulpa. Munula wiru tjuta kulu palyara unngu pukularipai, munu kulilpai, ‘Ai, wirura mulapana palyanu!’ Munu nganana alatji pukulpa munu kunpu alatjitu ngarapai walytjapiti.
When we come together [to paint] we are joyful, telling great stories and laughing happily together. And because of this we do good work, which in turn strengthens our wellbeing as we look at our creations and reflect, ‘Wow, I’ve made something truly beautiful!’ This is how we stay happy and well as one big family.
– Audrey Brumby, Anangu Mayatja, Iwiri Arts
Iwiri Arts in Yartapuulti/Port Adelaide is a space for Anangu community to connect with culture through arts. Iwiri’s studio is used by Anangu artists living in Adelaide or visiting from the APY Lands for health or social reasons.
Since 2023, Ku Arts has been partnering with Arts in Health at Flinders Medical Centre to deliver an exhibition program showcasing works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across South Australia. This partnership champions the role arts has in improving the quality of life for all people while contributing to a vibrant First Nations arts sector.
Collaborating with communities and partner organisations, Ku Arts provides opportunities for artists and art centres across ten regions in South Australia. Prioritising access to quality materials, leading arts mentors, and on Country programming ensures that artists have every opportunity for success. For this exhibition, Ku Arts has provided art materials and arts administration support.
