Maureen Douglas

Maureen Douglas was born in 1966 and is a senior Pitjantjatjara artist known for her powerful paintings and intricate woven baskets. Originally born in Amoonguna and raised in Warburton, Maureen has lived across several communities, including Papulankutja and Amata, where she developed her skills in batik and painting. She is a longstanding member of Tjala Arts, where she paints Anumara Tjukurpa (Caterpillar Dreaming), her father’s Country. While Maureen now lives in Amata, her deep connection to her mother’s Country brings her to Papulankutja (Blackstone), where she paints the Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) Tjukurpa connected to Kuru Ala, a significant women’s site for which her mother, Angilyiya Mitchell, is a Traditional Owner. During her time in Blackstone, Maureen has been painting this important story alongside her mother, continuing the intergenerational sharing of knowledge and women’s cultural law.