Caroline Numina, born 1971, is an Anmatyerre artist from Ti Tree, Central Australia. Raised on Stirling Station with her siblings, she learned painting at a young age from her Aunties, renowned artists Kathleen and Gloria Petyerre.
Caroline Numina’s art is celebrated across Australia and sought after by international collectors.
ARTWORK TITLE / ‘BUSH MEDICINE LEAVES’ 2021
COMMUNITY / Utopia Atnangkere, Central Desert, Australia
LANGUAGE GROUP / Anmatyerre
The ‘Bush Medicine Leaves’ artwork has been licensed by Copyright Agency and interpreted, with artist consultation and approval, throughout the Resort 2025 collection. These unique printed products from the MAARA x Caroline Numina collaboration have been proudly designed and made in Australia, the land from which the artwork and our stories originate.
As Seen on the Runway;
Melbourne Fashion Week 2024
Desert Bloom Collection
As Seen on the Runway;
Melbourne Fashion Festival 2024
Desert Bloom Collection
As Seen on the Runway;
Melbourne Fashion Week 2024
Desert Bloom Collection
As Seen on the Runway;
Melbourne Fashion Week 2024
Desert Bloom Collection
The women of Caroline’s family preserve vital stories, such as the ‘Bush Medicine Leaves’ Dreaming, ensuring the continuation of traditional practices. Knowing, carrying, and reinforcing these cultural stories shows respect for Country and Ancestors through the important responsibility of keeping stories and traditions alive.
TALENT / CHARVARNIE WALSH. PHOTOGRAPHY / JEFF MACKEY. STYLING / SHANNON CLAYWORTH. HMU / LEI TAI. STYLING ASSISTANT / RENEE HENDERSON.
All printed garments featuring the Bush Medicine Leaves Artwork are proudly made in Australia; the land from which the artwork and stories originate.
