Beverly Burton

Beverly Burton is an emerging artist from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia. Her mother, Naomi Kantjuriny, is a traditional healer and artist, while her father, Kunmanara (Hector) Burton, was a highly respected Anangu elder and senior artist at Tjala Arts. The community of Amata, some 380 kms south of Mparntwe (Alice Springs), and its surrounding homelands are serviced by Tjala Arts. This Aboriginal-owned and managed corporation was established by the women of the community as Minymaku Arts (Ladies Arts) in 1997, but renamed in 2006 to reflect the increased involvement of men, including Beverly's father. Beverly depicts her ancestral Country, particularly the story of the Anumara Piti Tjukurpa (Caterpillar Dreaming). Her dynamic works capture the shifting landscape of the desert, employing vibrant colours and linear mark-making that reflect the movement and vitality of the land. Beverly was a finalist in the 2022 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards. She was also a finalist for the 2023 King's School Art Prize in Sydney. Her work has been exhibited in various galleries including Alcaston Gallery and APY Gallery.