artist – Ada Andy Napaltjarri

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community – Papunya Tjupi Arts

title: Kapi Tjukurrpa

year painted: 2023

dimensions: 61 x 30cm
medium: Acrylic on canvas
code: 1604

stretched: yes

This artwork can be viewed at our Sydney gallery.

about:

This painting by Ada tells one of many water dreamings from the Papunya area.  The design symbolises the landscape after the rains when the earth has been replenished with new growth.  The rock holes collect the water during the rains.  Knowledge of where to find water is handed down from generation to generation to ensure survival in the desert.  This work represents the elements of a storm – wind, rain, thunderclouds and lightening.  It also tells of rain and water flowing from the waterholes and flooding the usually dry creek beds.