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"Every time I travel from Newman to Boorloo (Perth), flying over Country, I can see Bugai’s artwork in the landscape below— a continual reminder of the powerhouse wanti she is. It is remarkable how much resilience and strength one person can carry.
Bugai is a quiet wanti. Spending time with her is magical. I can hear her voice through her paintings. Although she is mostly non-verbal, you can feel her energy and power through her artwork. Her paintings express so much—her love for and longing for her husband, her deep cultural knowledge, and her connection to Country. She moves through life with grace, and her artwork speaks for her.
Bugai is incredibly hardworking and focused. Having had the chance to sit and paint alongside her in the Martumili studio, I witnessed her focus and presence. She carries immense knowledge and has a generous heart. Her visual stories about Kunawarritji and Wantili reflect her deep connection to land, culture, and community.
The works in Bugai Whyoulter: Desert Spirit are like a map, and when I stand in front of them, it’s like I’m right there in Kunawarritji, I can feel the spirit of that place. They hold the memory of Bugai’s homeland, her Country. Created over more than 15 years, the same stories flow from the older works through to the new, reflecting a lifetime of being with, and of the land. Layers and layers of calming colours reflect seasonal shifts in the landscape, its vitality, and as viewers we are offered the privilege of seeing Country through Bugai’s eyes.
Every time I view Bugai's work, I am captivated by its beauty and strength. I can feel the echoes and whispers of Country within her paintings. Although I have never been to Kunawarritji, her work allows me to feel it’s spirit and connection, and to experience the Country as only Bugai knows it."
By Sylvia Wilson
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Works
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Bugai WhyoulterKartarru (Blue Hills Station, Canning StockRoute Well 24), 2025Acrylic on Linen125 x 300 cmSold -
Bugai WhyoulterWantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25), 2025Acrylic on Linen125 x 300 cm$ 20,000.00
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Bugai WhyoulterWantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25), 2026Acrylic on Linen148 x 150 cm$ 12,500.00
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Bugai WhyoulterMartilirri (Canning Stock Route Well 22), 2021Acrylic on Canvas106 x 152 cmSold
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Bugai WhyoulterWantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25), 2021Acrylic on Linen152 x 152 cm$ 12,500.00
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Bugai WhyoulterParnngurr, 2024Acrylic on Linen91 x 91 cm$ 4,200.00
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Bugai WhyoulterParnngurr, 2023Acrylic on Linen121 x 91 cmSold
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Bugai WhyoulterParnngurr, 2024Acrylic on Linen106 x 152 cm$ 8,100.00
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Bugai WhyoulterBugaimili ngurra (Bugai’s homeland), 2026Acrylic on Linen91 x 122 cm$ 6,150.00
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Bugai WhyoulterBugaimili ngurra (Bugai’s homeland), 2026Acrylic on Linen91 x 91 cm$ 4,200.00
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Bugai WhyoulterBugaimili ngurra (Bugai’s homeland), 2026Acrylic on Linen91 x 91 cm$ 4,200.00
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Bugai WhyoulterBugaimili ngurra (Bugai’s homeland), 2026Acrylic on Linen91 x 122 cm$ 6,150.00
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Bugai WhyoulterWantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25), 2021Acrylic on Canvas181 x 181 cm$ 16,000.00
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Bugai WhyoulterWantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25), 2024Acrylic on Linen200 x 300 cm$ 35,000.00
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Bugai WhyoulterKartarru (Blue Hills Station, Canning StockRoute Well 24), 2010Acrylic on Linen76 x 122 cm$ 6,000.00
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Bugai WhyoulterKunawarritji (Canning Stock Route Well 33), 2010Acrylic on Linen106 x 152 cm$ 8,100.00
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Bugai WhyoulterWantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25), 2023Acrylic on Linen121 x 152 cm$ 8,500.00
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Bugai WhyoulterParnngurr, 2024Acrylic on Linen91 x 122 cm$ 6,150.00
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Bugai WhyoulterParnngurr, 2024Acrylic on Linen91 x 122 cm$ 6,150.00
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Bugai WhyoulterParnngurr, 2024Acrylic on Linen152 x 152 cm$ 12,500.00
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Bugai WhyoulterWantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25), 2024Acrylic on Linen125 x 300 cm$ 20,000.00
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