Sophia Ipitji Tunkin

Sophia is a young artist from Kanpi. She is the daughter of Teresa Baker.
Sophia’s paintings are titled ‘Marlilu’ which relate to the tales of a mythological being from the creation time. This being moved around the country collecting bush tucker. These tracks of her journey are called Malilunya Tjina Ankunytja. Sophia has inherited these stories from her mother and her elders and has visited the sacred sites many times with her mother and grandparents. It will be her responsibility to hand these stories and traditions onto the next generation. Painting will hold an important role in keeping the culture and languages strong for generations to come.