Hermit Crab, 2019, Rachel Puruntatameri
Ochre on canvas, 150cm x 120cm x 2
Provenance: Salon de Refusés, Darwin.
Rachel Puruntatameri was born in Milikapiti and was married to fellow Tiwi artist Paddy Freddy Puruntatameri (Murrunungumirri). Before she commenced painting, Puruntatameri was a respected needlewoman at the Tiwi women’s centre. She is one of the few members of her community who still upholds the practice of weaving pandanus, and can sing the traditional yoi (dancing) songs (1).