Karrkururrutintja Tjukurrpa (Lake Mackay)

Acrylic, Canvas (Requires Framing)

122cm (W) x 46cm (H) x 1cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A$830

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Artwork Description

Linda has painted Lake Mackay South-West of Kintore. This story was passed on to her by Naputa Nangala Tjukurai who is the sister of Linda's step-father, who passed the story onto her. The circles represent rock holes. The work represents the women collecting water from the lake. Linda has also painted women dancing and women and children sitting around the water hole. The lines at each end of the painting represent the mountain ranges surrounding the Lake McDonald.

Artist Bio

Linda is the daughter of Nosepeg Tjupurrula and his wife Mantua Napanangka. She is married to Amos Anderson. She is a teacher at Papunya School, Vice President of the Papunya Community Council and the inaugral Secretary of Papunya Tjupi.