Gertie Huddleston

	Gertie Huddleston Gertie Huddleston (1916/1933–2013) was an contemporary Indigenous Australian artist who worked in the Ngukurr community. Early life and influences Gertie Huddleston's date of birth is uncertain, and estimates range from 1916 to 1933. She was born and raised at the Roper River Mission, now the Ngukurr community, an Anglican mission in Southern Arnhem Land. Her Warndarrang and Mara heritage stems from her father, while her Ngandi and Yugul heritage stems from her mother. Her upbringing at the mission, along with her parents' beliefs, influenced Huddleston's Christian faith, and her work addressed both her faith and her roots in Aboriginal culture. Her time spent at the mission enlarged her knowledge of gardening and caring for the landscape, and she spoke highly of her time spent working on the mission gardens with her family. Mission gardens are a recurring theme in Huddleston's paintings, focusing on the use of the natural landscape, depicting scenes of abundance in the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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