Welcome to the Rise Community Art Project

Paula Nelson

Paula’s skin name is “Napangardi”

Paula was born in Ali Curung, Northern Territory. She now lives in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory.

Paula is a Warlpiri woman. The Warlpiri, sometimes referred to as Yapa, are a group of Indigenous Australians, many of whom speak the Warlpiri language.

Paula has been an artist for some time now and enjoys painting locations and stories to share with others.