This collection of histories, in both written and illustrative
form, from the women and men of Ernabella, in northern South
Australia, tells the story of the interaction between white and
black women that led to the establishment and development of a
significant school of Australian art, Ernabella Arts Inc, which
celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1998. From 'first missionary
coming', through the terror of the nearby atomic bomb tests in the
1950s, to the commercial and artistic successes of the 1990s, the
stories speak of great losses and regrets, but also of remarkable
achievements, and of the skill and strength of the individuals
whose voices we hear.At Ernabella Arts, all the artistic output is
produced by women and this, one of the oldest centres of
contemporary Aboriginal art in the country, is best known for its
distinctive design and its use of new and innovative media, such as
those used in textile art. The beautiful batiks produced at
Ernabella have been exhibited around the world and the artists are
sought after as teachers all over Australia, and internationally.
These artists, when asked to explain their designs by those who are
unaware of their non-representational nature, say 'don't ask for
stories'. We are lucky, however, that they have chosen to record
their stories in other ways, and in the process have given their
readers a striking insight into their lives and work.
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