Beatrix Nangala Dixon b. 1960

  • Artist (Painter)
Anmatyerre artist whose subject matter relates to her country around No. 1 Bore on Napperby station (NT, where she resides. Her work has been exhibited in Australia and overseas.
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Born in Alice Springs in 1960, Beatrix Dixon is the daughter of Kitty Pultara and niece of Clifford Possum . Glenda Briscoe, who also paints occasionally, is her cousin. An Anmatyerre speaker, Beatrix’s traditional country lies around No. 1 Bore on Napperby station. She paints Emu, Dingo and Kangaroo Dreamings associated with No. 1 Bore, and began painting in 1986. She lives at Napperby. Her work has been exhibited in several national capitals, the USA and the UK.

Writers:
Johnson, Vivien
Date written:
1994
Last updated:
2011

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