Marcia Purdie |
 Marcia was born in Derby 1971 and grew up initially in Halls Creek, then Wyndham. Her father Harold Rivers is Chairperson of Whataguttabe Community, an excision of Lansdowne Station in the East Kimberley, which was originally settled by Rod and Edna Quilty. This land forms the content of many of the artists works. Marcia is married to Dallas Purdie, son of Senior Ochre Artist Shirley Purdie, and Marcia has extended her knowledge of the country and the Ngarrangkarni (Dreaming) stories of her Kitja Elders from both Shirley and Shirleys mother, the legendary Madigan Thomas. Marcia and Dallas and their five children live at Turkey Creek (Warmun Community). Marcia is well educated and has always been involved with Community affairs. She has natural talent nurtured by the Elder Artists, and is fiercely proud of her technique and individual painting style. She is meticulous in method and executes strong works, favouring the thick bush ochre in minimal colours. Marcias first Solo Exhibition was in 2001 - held by Indigenart at Art01. She has participated in many Group Exhibitions with Senior and Contemporary Ochre Artists including:- All that Gija Country - Group educative show by all the artists from Warmun Art Centre, Flinders University Art Museum, Adelaide Work by 4 Emerging Warmun Artists - Mark Nodea, Katie Cox, Marcia Purdie and David Cox, Vivien Anderson Gallery, Melbourne Marcia, Madigan and Mabel, a collection of ochre works by three female artists from different generations of the Warmun art group. Madigan, Mabel and Marcia all paint from differing perspectives in forthright and strong contemporary styles, Woolloongabba Gallery, Brisbane, 2004 In 2005 Indigenous Art on Show in Washington saw Marcias Limited Edition Screenprints and etchings shown alongside those of Eubena Nampitjin, Kathleen Paddoon, Elizabeth Nyumi, Dorothy Napangardi, Shorty Jangala Robertson and Nina Puruntatameri. The Artist is dedicated, her talent already proven and her works can only become even more highly sought after in the marketplace. |
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
One of the unique skills Artists from the Kimberely region possess is the ability to mix the natural ochre pigments to create truly spectacular colours, shadings and effects that give ochre artworks a uniqueness unseen in any other style of art anywhere in the world.
We Are A Member of
Customer Testimonials
- Customer Testimonials
I wanted to send on an enormous thank you to your family and its business.
I picked up the painting today from the framers, it is absolutely mesmerising.
Thanks for making the purchase of this beautiful artwork possible.
All the best to you, I hope your business prospers and thrives.
Should we consider another purchase in the coming years we will look you up,
and you will be highly recommended to anyone else we know who is interested in Aboriginal art.
Nyree, VIC
I received Deanne Peters's work today in the post.
This is the first ever piece of art that I have bought let alone through the Internet.
I love it. I appreciated the opportunity to buy a piece that I work afford within my
budget and I think it is a great idea to produce smaller pieces.
Now I just have to start saving for another.
Amanda, Ireland
Thanks so much. Ms Peter's work is absolutely beautiful.
I must stop looking at the website.
I'll run out of wall space!
Louise, ACT
Thanks so much for your e-mail, I am really looking forward to receiving my
paintings, and will let you know when they arrive.
Thanks so much for the kind friendly manner in which you have been with me,
I appreciate that.
Karen, UK
Thank you so much. I’m looking forward to receive Helen’s Water Dreaming.
I like the drawing and the colours a lot. Christopher Churchill’s Desert Nights is my favourite picture.
Often I pass by, have a look at it and smile. It is a very special picture for me.
Ursula, Switzerland
Just wanted to let you know I received my lovely painting.
Please pass on my thanks to Jeannie.
It's absolutely beautiful!
Lindy, VIC
Paintings arrived on Wednesday and they are great!
Thanks for your help.
Nathan, Canada
The two Alan Griffiths paintings arrived safely today.
So well packed. Thank you for dispatching them so punctually.
We are thrilled with them and currently debating wall alternatives.
Axel, NSW
My picture arrived this morning!!
It is quite wonderful.
Thank you so much for sending it.
Missing your red earth and sun.
Jill, UK
This is to let you know that the two
paintings by Churchill Cann and
Charlene Carrington arrived home safely
and in good condition.
They look beautiful on our walls.
Should you happen to see Churchill and
Charlene we would be very grateful if
you would thank them and let them know
how much we admire and respect their work.
Bill and Margo, ACT
The artworks have arrived.
All pieces are just beautiful.
Thank you very much.
Meg, UK
We recently purchased “Wild
Passionfruit and Tomato” by Margaret
Davis Kemarre during our visit to
your gallery in Kununurra. It was
delivered to our home in Sydney
last week. We just wanted to let you
know it had arrived safely and that
we are very happy with our purchase.
Thank you for your assistance.
Philip and Elizabeth, NSW
Just wanted to let you know that I've
received my art piece.I'm thrilled.
I appreciate the photo of Cindy & bio.
It makes it much more personal....
It's like I've met Cindy.
Give her my thanks and her willingness
to share her talent and vision.
Walt, USA
I've been meaning to send you a note to say thank you and we're very happy.
The painting arrived quickly and it's up on the wall and looks great.
Cathy, NSW
Just to let you know the artwork was well received today,
and I am very pleased with it.
Thanks again for your excellent service.
Lene, Denmark
The most beautiful Kudditji painting has arrived this morning, it is so magnificent.
It took my breath away!! Thank you very much.
Karen, NSW
I received my beautiful Bush Leaves canvas by Jeannie Petyarre last week.
I bought it on a very rushed visit to Kununurra enroute from Warmun to Darwin.
The minute I saw it I knew it was what I had been looking for.
It is at the framers now for stretching onto a frame. I can not wait to hang it in my home.
Thank you so much for getting it to me in such good condition.
I'm so glad I popped into your gallery for what I said would be a "quick walk through.
Luckily my friend in Warmun had said "make sure you go to Artlandish".
Having had the opportunity to spend time in an indigenous community
I feel blessed to have such a beautiful artwork.
Please place me on your mailing list.
Best wishes
Sue
Artlandish featured on Shop Safe
Artlandish are proud to be featured in ShopSafe.com's online gallery.
Shop Safe only include well designed secure online sites.
Click the link for more information on buying safely online