Grace Nhili Dodson

“My name is Grace Nhili Dodson, I was born in Darwin 08/01/1980.The country where I grew up is between Wadeye and Fossil Head and my mother’s language is murrinh patha. I now live at Peppimenarti with my husband and two sons.

My paintings express my memories. I am inspired by my mother’s country where there are many fossils which are embedded in the red headland of Falcon Dreaming.

My mother-in-law, Regina Wilson, inspired me to paint. I watched her paint and weave for several years.

Working full time at the Peppimenarti Clinic, Grace uses painting as a way to relax, and clear her mind after her busy days at work.

Her calmness can be seen in her style of painting, using a soft colour palette and stories from her Mothers country.