Marlene Coombes

Marlene Coombes was born at Oodnadatta in the north eastern region of South Australia. She is the fourth child in a family of fourteen, including both her parents.

Marlene is 48 years old and has seven children of her own and currently living in Alice Springs in Central Australia.

Marlene speaks both Luritja and Arrernte from her mothers family while her father is of Irish descent.

Marlene states "Painting has always been in my family, I have been painting for thirty years as a hobby and find that it is very calming and relaxing for me. My paintings interpret my dreaming of my people, wildlife, land and the universe. My painting style was passed on to me by my mother-in-law Janet Forrester Ngala and my husband and I hope to pass this on to our children and grandchildren".

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