70:, as inspiring and teaching her how to create artwork. Following Apuatimi's first solo show in 1987, Tiwi Islands artists gained national and international recognition. The creation of a market for their work strengthened the traditional aesthetic of Tiwi artworks, and Baptiste became a leading exponent of this style. Baptiste took up painting after her husband's 1985 death and participated with other Tiwi Island women artists
181:—or what she called "body painting style". In particular, she adopted the long geometric designs that were painted on a widow's body before she is ceremonially washed. She began her art career as a sculptor, carving in wood then moved to painting on canvas and bark.
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