Marianne was born in Jigalong, moving briefly to Camp 61, an outstation on Bilanooka Station as a child, before selling in Punmu Community, where she still resides. Her father was senior Martu artist Pukina Burton. Marianne and her father used to sit down together, painting while Pukina told stories about his Country. One day Marianne would like to teach her children and grandchildren the same stories;
“Me and [my granddaughter] Azaniah like painting together, sometimes she helps me too. Sometimes my grandson Jake too, hedid a couple. I like having my family around to paint.” – Marianne Burton
Information courtesy Martumili Arts (c)