Belinda Golder

Belinda Golder Kngwarreye, born in 1986, is an Anmatyerre woman from the Utopia
region of Central Australia. She is sister to well-known artist Janet Golder, the
daughter of Sammy Pitjara and Margaret Golder, and also the granddaughter to the
late Kudditji Kngwarreye—a highly respected elder and artist. Belinda continues to
live in Utopia, where she is establishing her own artistic practice, contributing to the region's rich cultural heritage.

Belinda’s work often reflects her deep connection to her ancestral land and the
stories of her people. One of her key themes is the Women’s Dreaming, which she
paints through depictions of the bush tucker, waterholes, and ceremonial sites that
are vital to the women of her community. These important ceremonies, some of
which can last for up to a week, are where the women honour and celebrate the land, its resources, and spiritual significance.

A central element in Belinda’s work is the Desert Yam (Bush Plum), a plant that
grows in her family’s country. The yam is a tuber of a shrub that grows in the
Spinifex sand plains, and it is harvested for food and medicinal purposes. The
yam’s sweet, potato-like taste makes it a staple food for desert Aboriginal
communities. It is also used for various medicinal purposes.

Belinda's work is a tribute to the deep cultural knowledge passed down through
generations and to the ongoing relationship between the people of Utopia and their land.