In a significant milestone for both the artist and the Indigenous art community of Wingellina, Eva Anyupa Baker, an emerging Aboriginal artist from Wingeliina, Western Australia, is presenting her first solo exhibition titled Minyma Kutjura The exhibition, opening on 8 May 2025, will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Pitjantjatjara people through her vibrant and powerful depictions of the Two Sisters creation story, passed down to Eva through her esteemed aunt, Mrs. Kunytjil Cooper and the rockholes that are around her.

Eva Anyupa Baker was born in 1969 in Amata Community on the APY Lands in South Australia, where she was raised with a deep respect for her culture, language, and the sacred stories of her ancestors. As a descendant of the Pitjantjatjara people, Eva’s art is not only an expression of her individual identity but also a celebration of the collective cultural knowledge that has been shared within her family for generations.

The Story of Two Snakes focuses on the Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa, a creation myth that follows the journey of two sisters who traverse the land, their movements mirrored by the powerful serpentine forces of the earth. These stories, told through Eva’s intricate and striking works, are an embodiment of the profound connections between women, the land, and the spirit world, offering viewers a glimpse into a worldview that has existed for millennia.

Eva’s art draws from the knowledge imparted by her late aunt, Kunytjil Cooper, one of the founding figures of the Irrunytju Artists. As a highly respected senior woman within the community, Kunytjil Cooper's deep wisdom of women's Tjukurpa has been passed down to Eva, allowing her to continue the sacred practice of storytelling through art.

“I paint the stories of my ancestors, stories that connect us to the land, to each other, and to our spiritual world. The Two Snakes represent transformation, sisterhood, and creation,” This exhibition is an opportunity to share these sacred teachings, and to honour the women who have walked this land before me.”

Through her use of vivid colours and expressive forms, Baker conveys the timeless nature of these stories, inviting viewers to engage with the land’s ancient power and enduring beauty.

Eva’s debut exhibition is a testament to the resilience of Aboriginal culture, its ability to adapt while maintaining its roots, and the importance of preserving stories for future generations.

EXHIBITION OPENING THURSDAY 8TH MAY 5.30 - 7.30 PM