Isobel Gorey Major

Isobel was born in 1958 at Larimpa and grew up in Papunya where she attended school. She also went to Yirara College in Alice Springs and trained as a Health Care Worker gaining Certificates 1 and 11. 

Isobel worked at the clinic and Women’s Centre (which is now the Aged Care Facility) in Papunya.

Isobel is of Amnatyerre descent on her father, John Gorey’s side.

Isobel started painting in 2006, when Professor Vivien Johnson, CoFA, University of NSW, organised a print making workshop followed by an exhibition in 2007.

Isobel started painting at Papunya Tjupi Arts after the centre opened in Papunya in October 2007.

Isobel displays exceptional talent.  Her work is intricate and beautifully composed.

Papunya Tjupi Arts.

Papunya Tjupi art centre is located in Papunya NT, birthplace of the desert painting movement. Many of its 150 artists are the relatives and descendants of the founding group of artists in 1971.