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Tjawina Porter
"Tjarlirli Rockhole Tjawina" Acrylic Aboriginal Painting by Tjawina Porter

2021

About the Item

Tjawina Porter was born circa 1931 and grew up in the desert near Yumara where she lived the traditional nomadic lifestyle with her family. After the death of her father, her family moved to the then newly established government settlement of Papunya. Tjawina now lives in Tjukurla, a remote Indigenous community in the Western Desert of Australia which is close to her birth place. Tjawina is a skilled craftsperson, and was well known for her skills as a traditional basket weaver and carver of punu before becoming recognised for her exceptional painting skills. Her artworks represent the traditional homelands associated with her people's ancestral heritage. The iconography depicts sand dunes known as "tali" and rock escarpments known as "puli", as well as waterholes and food sources. Tjawina's artworks are rich in symbolism and fine detail, with brushwork and dots travelling steadily across the canvas to reveal the undulating forms of her country. Her extensive cultural and topographical knowledge are evident in her paintings, which evoke the movement and energy of desert landscapes. In the years that Tjawina has been painting she has gained worldwide recognition, participating in many national and international group exhibitions. Her works are represented in private and public collections in Australia and overseas.
  • Creator:
    Tjawina Porter (1931, Aboriginal Australian)
  • Creation Year:
    2021
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57.68 in (146.5 cm)Diameter: 57.68 in (146.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 28021stDibs: LU186829953872
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