Shontae Charles
Mowanjum Art and Culture CentreShontae Charles is a young Worrorra and Nykina woman. Born in Derby, she was grown-up by elder and lawman Donny Woolagoodja and Mildred Mungulu, both renowned artists.
Shontae paints the traditional Wandjina stories learnt in her childhood but fills her work with a youthful boldness and simplicity. In addition to her painting, Shontae works at the Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre, and enjoys educating visitors about her country and Wandjina culture.
Shontae ‘s work was featured as part of the 2021 and 2022 Revealed Exhibition in Fremantle.