We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Peter Mungkuri Ngayuku ngura (my country)

ink and acrylic on linen

198.5 x 243 cm

I’ve painted my country and all the different types of trees there. Trees are a symbol of Anangu culture – the punu (tree) is where our culture starts. This is beautiful country and we protect our country. Anangu have so much knowledge about country, it’s an important part of our culture to pass that knowledge on to the next generation.

Peter Mungkuri, 2019