MANUPA BUTLER, Untitled, 2006

MANUPA BUTLER Ngaatjatjarra language, 1936 - 2018 Untitled, 2006 acrylic on linen 101.5 x 152.5 cm bears inscription verso: Manupa Butler, Kayili Artists, 1016x1524, 06-105 PROVENANCE Kayili Artists, Western Australia, Cat No. 06-105 Short St Gallery, Western Australia, Cat No. 23577 Private Collection, New South Wales Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and receipt from Short St Gallery Manupa Butler was born at Kunamarra, near Patjarr Community in the remote Gibson Desert of Western Australia. As a young woman, she moved to Warburton during the 1960s, later returning to her ancestral Country where she continued to live between Patjarr and Warakurna for many years. Deeply connected to her Country, Manupa's paintings are an expression of memory, culture and family. Through her work, she shares the stories of her homeland, ensuring that important cultural knowledge is passed on to her children and grandchildren. Rich in colour and movement, her paintings reflect both the physical landscape of the Western Desert and the enduring strength of Tjukurrpa (Dreaming), preserving the stories and places that have shaped her life. © MANUPA BUTLER / Copyright Agency, 2026

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