Artist: Lorna Naparrula Fencer | Title: Boomerang | Year: 1998 | Medium: synthetic polymer paint on linen | Dimensions: 142 x 122 cm
PROVENANCE
Katherine Art Gallery Cat No. P-1288
ARTWORK STORY
This painting tells the Dreamtime story of men of the Tjupurrula and Tjakamarra skin groups who are hunting for foods to eat. They are shown here disguised amongst their boomerangs in this rather lively and expressive work by the artist for whom these skin groups are brother and father.
Artist Profile
COMMUNITY/ REGION
Lajamanu, NT
LANGUAGE
Warlpiri
BIOGRAPHY
Born c. 1925, at Yarturlu Yarturlu, a Yam Dreaming site, Lorna Fencer, was the custodian of inherited land Yumurrpa situated near Chilla Well, south of the Granites Mine in the Tanami Desert. Continue Reading
PROVENANCE
Katherine Art Gallery Cat No. P-1288
ARTWORK STORY
This painting tells the Dreamtime story of men of the Tjupurrula and Tjakamarra skin groups who are hunting for foods to eat. They are shown here disguised amongst their boomerangs in this rather lively and expressive work by the artist for whom these skin groups are brother and father.
Artist Profile
COMMUNITY/ REGION
Lajamanu, NT
LANGUAGE
Warlpiri
BIOGRAPHY
Born c. 1925, at Yarturlu Yarturlu, a Yam Dreaming site, Lorna Fencer, was the custodian of inherited land Yumurrpa situated near Chilla Well, south of the Granites Mine in the Tanami Desert. Continue Reading
