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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