Nungurrayi 'My Grandmother's Country and Women's Ceremony' Print

Michelle Possum Nungurrayi
Region: Central Desert, NT
Language Group: Anmatyerre

Michelle Possum Nungurrayi, daughter of the renowned Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, carries on the legacy of her father with a modern approach. Her paintings feature the traditional style and iconography of the Western Desert region, along with vibrant colors and elements of women's ceremonial stories and other dreamings. Michelle's work includes depictions of her Grandmother's Country and the bush tucker that is foraged by the women. Her paintings often combine multiple stories and themes into an integrated design. Michelle's art reflects her deep connection to her culture and the land.

My Grandmother's Country and Women's Ceremony, 2020

This dreaming tells the stories of Michelle's Grandmother's Country. It is an abstract landscape of her country and the ceremonial activities that take place. Michelle uses traditional central desert motifs to depict the abundance of bush tucker, plants, and vegetation that Women forage in the region alongside campsites, water sources, and ceremonial sites.

This area is very important to her family, as this is where they go to find food, educate their young, do business, and hold important ceremonies.

 

Dimensions: 12" x 16"

Includes exhibition logo on the back.

Royalties of the sale of this product benefit the artist and their family.

Printed in the USA

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