Click to enlargeQueenie Nakarra McKenzie
c.1915 – 1998
- Region
- Kimberley
- Community
- Warmun (Turkey Creek)
- Language group
- Gija (Kija, Gidja, Kitja)
Waterfalls Texas Station, 1993
natural earth pigments with binders on canvas
100 x 110 cm
- Provenance
- Field Collected, WA
Neil McLeod Fine Arts, Dandenong, Vic
Private Collection Vic
- Artwork story
- In characteristic style, Queenie depicts waterfalls on Texas Downs Station east of Turkey Creek. They are called Garagarag Mingmarriya.
Her work reflects her strong love and commitment to the landscape where she grew up. The artist's career was guided by the master artist Rover Thomas, a lifelong friend.