A dynamic, fresh coloured painting with flowing movement, action and a pop of colour in a modern style of art.
Quote: “Twenty-eights”
The joyous cry of the twenty-eight parrot and its cheeky tail wagging meant that it was always welcomed as a bringer of happiness by the Noongar people, who called the bird Darlmoorluk.
It was said that when Darlmoorluk was around, the camp was safe from evil spirits that roamed the bush.
Ref: Written by Peter Hancock, March 28, 2013, The Sydney Morning Herald
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I had volunteered at an Animal Rescue Centre, Western Australia and had taken photos of the 28 Parrots. This painting was painted live at the "Swan Settlers Market" Herne Hill, Western Australia over the course of a number of months.
Sandra Leach
Artist