160-23UA, Acrylic on Belgian Linen, 200 x 240cm
Umoona Art Centre
Pearl Austin is an Antikirinya and Yankunytjatjara woman, community leader, educator and artist working at Umoona Community Art Centre, Coober Pedy. Pearl grew up in Coober Pedy and has worked at the Coober Pedy School as an Aboriginal Education Worker for over 30 years.
Pearl is a dedicated community member, sits on the Umoona Community Council and has been a long-time advocate for the establishment of an art centre in Umoona. Pearl paints her Country around Coober Pedy and depicts the landmarks and cultural stories found within.