Ngarra: The Texta Drawings offers a captivating glimpse into the artistic journey of one of remote Australia's most significant figures. Known as the senior lawman overseeing ceremonies across the vast Kimberley region, Ngarra transitioned to art in 1994, unveiling an electrifying style that blended ochre, acrylic, and texta in vibrant compositions. Renowned for his mastery of colour and innovative forms, Ngarra seamlessly integrated deep cultural knowledge with a distinct artistic vision.

Born around 1920 and passing in 2008, Ngarra's upbringing in the bush under his grandparents' guidance endowed him with profound insights into country and law, shaped by the resilience of his displaced community confronting the encroaching cattle industry. Initially a successful cattleman, Ngarra's wet season wanderings through the land nurtured his participation in life's ceremonies, including those marking transitions between life, death, and the afterlife.

In his artworks, Ngarra transcends traditional cultural elements and colonial legacies, crafting poignant visual narratives that resonate as both artistic expressions and political statements. Ngarra: The Texta Drawings stands as the inaugural monograph on his oeuvre, marking the debut publication by the Mossenson Art Foundation.