Hermannsburg Historic Precinct

Martha Wheeler

Martha Wheeler was born on 7 February 1967. She is the second child of Betty and Marcus Wheeler.

Martha Wheeler

About the artist

Martha Wheeler was born on 7 February 1967. She is the second child of Betty and Marcus Wheeler.

Her father is one of the aboriginal pastors at Hermannsburg. Martha is a Great Granddaughter of Albert Namatjira and is named after one of Alberts daughters. Martha has lived in Hermannsburg all her life. She has always painted and has also taught others. She has five daughters and five grandchildren.

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Marcus Wheeler

Marcus was born in 1947 at Underanna an outstation west of Hermannsburg.

Vanessa Inkamala

Vanessa Inkamala was born at Hermannsburg (Ntaria) in 1968. Related to the Pareroultja family she has inherited their artistic ability