Tjawina Porter Nampitjinpa / Women’s Dreaming

Tjawina Porter Nampitjinpa, also known as Mrs Porter, is a senior Ngaatjatjarra and Pintupi/Luritja artist born around 1950 at Yumari, north of Docker River. She is the sister of senior artist Esther Giles Nampitjinpa and the half-sister of the late Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa. After growing up in the bush with her family, she moved to the government settlement of Papunya and later lived with Esther.

Initially known for traditional basket weaving, Tjawina developed a prominent painting practice grounded in stories passed down by her parents. Her richly layered works depict women’s narratives and important sites including Yumari, Punkilpirri, Tjukurla and Tjalili, often using white, cream, brown and orange. Her work is represented in private and corporate collections in Australia and internationally.