2023 Wynne finalist, Sandra Pumani comes from a respected family of successful Mimili artists, including her mother Ngupulya Pumani and grandmother Milatjari Pumani. "Songline stories are all around. It’s what my mum and grandma … everyone is painting", says Pumani. Pumani has held leadership positions in the Mimili community since 2004 and is a strong advocate for championing education initiatives for young Aṉangu. "I was taught so much with these storylines", she says. "It is important for us to teach the kids our storylines and my paintings are used to teach."