This painting depicts designs associated with the
site of Kirri Wirri, on the south western side of Lake Mackay. There
is an area of low lying country at this site which is transformed into
a shallow lake during periods of extended rain. In mythological times,
a large group of Tingari Men passed through this site during their travels
to Lake Mackay. After arriving at Lake Mackay the entire group perished
when they were trapped by a bushfire.
PROVENANCE
Papyuna Tula Artists Pty Ltd., Alice Springs,
painted at Kiuwirrkura.
Catalogue Number JY0011206
Johnny was born in the vicinity of Tjungimanta, north-east of the Kiwirrkura
Community, circa 1930. His family tended to travel between Lake Mackay and
where the Kiwirrkura Community now stands.
He moved to live at the Papunya Community when it was established in late 1959.
