Mural adaptation at Miners Promise Park provides kaleidoscope of colour

Miners Promise Park in East Newman has had an upgrade thanks to the addition of a vibrant footpath mural. The artwork of Martumili artist Marlene Anderson has been adapted for the mural, installed by artist Mel McVee. Ms Anderson’s work is called ‘Kun Kun’ and refers to a soak located southeast of Kunawarritji (Canning Stock Route Well 33). The site is sacred for its association with the marlu (kangaroo) Jukurrpa (Dreaming) and was an important ceremonial site during the pujiman (traditional desert dwelling) period. Shire of East Pilbara President Anthony Middleton said the mural project will link into the East Newman Art Trail via the Martumili tourism app, still being developed. “Marlene is an active member of the Newman community working at Martumili Artists, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa and with Martu Patrol, who patrol the streets of Newman at night picking up young people who are out and about,” he said. “Her work is vibrant and dynamic, telling the story of where she grew up. “The mural project sits within Martumili’s broader vision that sees a world where each generation of Martu are empowered through Ninti (knowledge) and are engaged as leaders of Martu culture and creativity.”