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Maringka Baker is an Indigenous Australian artist from the Western Desert region, known for her powerful paintings that depict sacred Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) stories and ancestral knowledge. Her work is deeply connected to her cultural heritage and often focuses on the Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters) Dreaming, a major narrative that travels across Country and holds significant ceremonial meaning. Using bold colour, flowing movement, and intricate dot and line work, Baker creates dynamic compositions that reflect both the spiritual and physical landscapes of her homeland. Her art combines traditional storytelling with a strong contemporary visual style, and she is widely recognised for contributing to the continuation and sharing of Western Desert cultural knowledge through painting.