Maryanne Tilmouth

Maryanne was born and raised at Alcoota Station in the Central Desert Region of the Northern Territory. She then moved to Engawala Community where she now lives with her family and is an active painter at the Engawala Art Centre.

Her grandmother provided her with guidance and support when she started painting in her teens. The theme in Maryanne’s paintings is often bush tucker commonly found in the countryside around the community.

Maryanne regularly paints at the Engawala Art Centre where her work is for sale, she also sells at Northern Territory markets and exhibitions and through several local retail outlets. Maryanne’s artwork is also found on the Engawala Art Centre website.

Maryanne is passionate about painting and continues to pass on her skills and knowledge onto her two daughters.

Maryanne was recognised for her contribution to the painting “Walking in Two Worlds” purchased by the Attorney Generals Department in Canberra after being exhibited at the Vincent Lingiari Art Awards, 2016