Acrylic
on canvas
80 x 30 cm
This is Lucy’s mother and father’s country and is named Yuluntjiti.
This country is a long way south of Balgo in the Great Sandy Desert. Lucy has
painted kalyu Tjukurrpa or water Dreaming. The central circle represents an important
rockhole that was a vital source of water for her family. Lucy explains there
is plenty of food in this country such as kantilli (bush raisin) and karulkurra
(bush apple).
PROVENANCE
Warlayirti Artists, Halls Creek, Catalogue Number 914/02
Lucy was born near Jupiter Well and her childhood was spent mostly at places
along the Canning Stock Route. This country, called Ilangarri, is her mother’s
and grandfather’s country. Lucy travelled and lived in this country with
her family until she was a young woman. She married and had one child, Kevin,
before the family walked all the way up the Canning Stock Route to the Old Balgo
Mission. Lucy continues to live in Balgo and has outlived her husband. She currently
has five grandchildren.
REPRESENTED
Laverty Collection
Artbank
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