May Wokka Chapman Mug

This fine bone china mug features artwork by May Mayiwalku (May Wokka) Chapman, courtesy of Martumili Artists. Based in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia, Martumili is a vibrant, Aboriginal-owned art centre representing artists from the Martu homelands—one of the most remote and culturally rich regions in the country. Showcasing a detail from Chapman’s untitled work, the design brings a touch of elegance and individuality to your daily tea or coffee ritual. Both dishwasher and microwave safe, the mug comes presented in a matching gift box with information about the artist and the story behind the artwork. Royalties from the sale of this product directly benefit the artist.

Dimensions: 4.9" tall

About the Artist:

Born in the 1940s at Ngarurr soak in the Western Desert, May Mayiwalku (May Wokka) Chapman is a Manyjilyjarra woman and one of the founding members of Martumili Artists. She is the eldest sister of fellow artists Nancy Nyanjilpayi Chapman, Mulyatingki Marney, and Marjorie Yates (dec.). Raised in a traditional nomadic lifestyle, she travelled across her family’s Country—Punmu, Kunawarritji, and Karlamilyi—before moving to Jigalong Mission in 1966 after a severe drought. Now based in Warralong, where she paints alongside her daughter Doreen Chapman, May is known for her technically refined works that depict ngurra (home Country), including its animals, plants, waterholes, and associated Jukurrpa (Dreaming) stories. Her work has been widely exhibited and is held in major collections such as the National Museum of Australia.

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