Vera Lalara

b. 04/09/1986
language: Anindilyakwa
community: Four Mile Outstation
mother country: Darlumba Bay
father country: Amaya 

Vera Lalara, is a senior artist working from the 4 Mile outstation. Engaging in various mediums such as weaving, carving, and bush dyeing, she shares her skills and passion for traditional art forms. Vera's practice has been significantly influenced by her mother-in-law, Elsie Bara, who has imparted the traditional knowledge of pandanus and bush string weaving. Together, they weave side by side, sharing the old ways. Vera plays a vital role in keeping the cultural practices alive and vibrant at four mile outstation.