Artist: Kathleen Buzzacott
Title: West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja)
Aboriginal Nation: Pitjantjara
Area: N.T
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas – Framed
Size: 10cm x 10cm Painting – 17.5cm x 17.5cm with Frame

Artwork: Kathleen Buzzacott – Aboriginal artist whose delicate and vibrant works reflect her deep connection to Central Australia. Born in Alice Springs, she spent part of her childhood in Queensland before returning at the age of 10 to Hermannsburg (Ntaria) her mother’s home. Her formative years were filled with bush exploration, hunting, and the natural rhythms of outback life experiences that have become central themes in her art. Kathleen Buzzacott’s paintings often feature intricate dot work woven around traditional stories and childhood memories, capturing the joy and freedom of growing up in the bush. She is also renowned for her realistic portrayals of Central Australia landscapes, wildlife especially birds, rendered with remarkable precision and affection.