Bertha Nakamarra Dickson b. c.1955

  • Artist (Painter)
A Warlpiri artist and a former member of HALT (Healthy Aboriginal Lifestyle Team), Dickson's work has explored contemporary social and health issues. She was a member of the Jukurrpa group in Alice Spring (NT).
Name
Bertha Nakamarra Dickson
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • health worker (ANZSIC code: 8511)
Birth date
c.1955
Birth place
Yuendumu, Northern Territory
Death date
31 May 2010
Death place
Alice Springs, NT
Active Period
  • c.1989-
Residence
  • c.1955- Yuendumu, Northern Territory
  • Hidden Valley, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Training
  • 1992- Literacy Course, Institute of Aboriginal Development, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Mission Creek
Dreaming
  • Yawakyi, Bloodberry
  • Warna, Snake
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Warlpiri
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary