Elton Wirri My Country 2010
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Critics' Choice 2011 at Art Mob 2011 Australia
Watercolour on artists paper 490 x 690mm image, 950 x 780mm framed $4210 including resale royalty
Critics' Choice 2011 at Art Mob
Art Mob
Wednesday 06 July 2011 to Saturday 31 December 2011
Critics' Choice at Art Mob opens this weekend. We have searched the extensive stock room of Hobart's Art Mob for our Critics' Choice 2011 , and were delighted to find a varied and high-quality selection of paintings, works on paper, sculptures and more from the Top End, Canning Stock Route, Tiwi Islands, Central, Western and Eastern deserts, Torres Strait Islands and Queensland.
Comprising 26 works, the exhibition, now in its second year, includes a striking social commentary work on paper by the late Alexander Nganjmirra, an unusual 1970s bark by central Arnhem Land artist Berngur, Bill Harney’s evocative boss spirit man sculpture, colourful paintings by Canning Stock Route artists Nora Nungumbar and Nori Wompi, APY artists Lance Peck, Joyce McLean and others, NATSIAA bark painting winner Samuel Namunjda, a set of Dennis Nona’s skateboard decks, classic and contemporary works by founding painters of the Papunya school and their descendents and many more.
Critics’ Choice 2011 at Art Mob selected by Susan McCulloch & Emily McCulloch Childs
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Alexander Nganjmirra Queen lady meets the Archbishop of Darwinc 2002
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Chalk on paper 840 x 590mm $2195 Framed During the wet season
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Chalk on paper 840 x 590mm $2195 Framed During the wet season
Arone Meeks Cross Currents Series 14 2009
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Mono print on Arches paper 1180 x 800mm, 1400 x 1000mm Framed $3620 These works were created late November/December, working with master print maker Theo Tremblay. Cairns The idea of using the title “Crosscurrent” was one of the coming of the big wet season and how it marks the journey of new life after the rains as well as the migration of birdlife to this area of far north Queensland. A lot of images used in the mono’s are symbolic. Those of circles are not of sun and moon, but that of freshwater and saltwater. Many of the figures are representing Bush Spirits/mangroves and my namesake Arone, meaning crane (bird/man).The two types of woven bags are typical of this area and the material used, lawyer cane, can be sourced through the rainforest to produce the bi-corneal basket. Both this bag and the dillybag are symbols of the womb, the canoes a metaphor for a vehicle for which to travel back to the dreaming and an ever present connection.
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Mono print on Arches paper 1180 x 800mm, 1400 x 1000mm Framed $3620 These works were created late November/December, working with master print maker Theo Tremblay. Cairns The idea of using the title “Crosscurrent” was one of the coming of the big wet season and how it marks the journey of new life after the rains as well as the migration of birdlife to this area of far north Queensland. A lot of images used in the mono’s are symbolic. Those of circles are not of sun and moon, but that of freshwater and saltwater. Many of the figures are representing Bush Spirits/mangroves and my namesake Arone, meaning crane (bird/man).The two types of woven bags are typical of this area and the material used, lawyer cane, can be sourced through the rainforest to produce the bi-corneal basket. Both this bag and the dillybag are symbols of the womb, the canoes a metaphor for a vehicle for which to travel back to the dreaming and an ever present connection.
Berngur Untitled c 1975
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Bark and natural ochres 460 x 910-930mm $950 Painted at Maningrida, Arnhem Land, NT. Tribe: Djinang
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Bark and natural ochres 460 x 910-930mm $950 Painted at Maningrida, Arnhem Land, NT. Tribe: Djinang
Bill Harney Sky Boss Nadi 2006
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Wooden sculpture with applique of native grasses, chopped up bush turkey feathers & natural ochres 1770 mm high x 360mm $12000 Nadi is a Creation figure seen by Wardaman people in the night sky. Bill carved this figure late 2006 and the full story of the Wardaman Aboriginal night sky is told in his book "Dark Sparklers".
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Wooden sculpture with applique of native grasses, chopped up bush turkey feathers & natural ochres 1770 mm high x 360mm $12000 Nadi is a Creation figure seen by Wardaman people in the night sky. Bill carved this figure late 2006 and the full story of the Wardaman Aboriginal night sky is told in his book "Dark Sparklers".
Bugai Whylouter Kunawarritji 2010
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Acrylic on canvas 590 x 910mm $3465 including resale royalty
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Acrylic on canvas 590 x 910mm $3465 including resale royalty
Cameron Ross Kemarre Three Little Birds 2011
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Acrylic on Belgian linen 955 x 500mm, 1020 x 520mm Framed SOLD On the 2nd Day of January 1983 I was sent to a juvenile detention home in the bush. Wallace Rockhole 120Km’s west of Alice Springs. Only being there for about 2 hours, I went for a walk, for this was the only free time I’d ever have. I saw a pretty red fairy wren bird, then I saw a yellow bird. Then I saw a bluet blue (dark & light). I could not believe my eyes. This was not normal, the birds led by the red one kept flying further into the bush. I followed, amazed at this beautiful sight. For after learning that I was in the company of a Kadaitja Man. I realised it's not everyday anyone sees three pretty fairy wrens. Red, yellow and double blue. No, this Kadaitja man was leading me away. He checked me right out and I didn’t, couldn’t, even see him once, yet he made me see the three pretty birds. This experience I shall never forget, for as long as I live. Truly the dreamtime is still alive.
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Acrylic on Belgian linen 955 x 500mm, 1020 x 520mm Framed SOLD On the 2nd Day of January 1983 I was sent to a juvenile detention home in the bush. Wallace Rockhole 120Km’s west of Alice Springs. Only being there for about 2 hours, I went for a walk, for this was the only free time I’d ever have. I saw a pretty red fairy wren bird, then I saw a yellow bird. Then I saw a bluet blue (dark & light). I could not believe my eyes. This was not normal, the birds led by the red one kept flying further into the bush. I followed, amazed at this beautiful sight. For after learning that I was in the company of a Kadaitja Man. I realised it's not everyday anyone sees three pretty fairy wrens. Red, yellow and double blue. No, this Kadaitja man was leading me away. He checked me right out and I didn’t, couldn’t, even see him once, yet he made me see the three pretty birds. This experience I shall never forget, for as long as I live. Truly the dreamtime is still alive.
Candy Nakamarra Kalypinypa 2010
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Acrylic on canvas 1200 x 710mm $1520 The painting depicts designs associated with Kapi Tjukurrpa (Water Dreaming) at Kalipinypa a sight northwest of Sandy Blight Junction, Western Australia.The tjukurrpa tells of an important rain making ceremony to invoke the elements. It is a powerful storm bringing on the lightning, thunderclouds and rain sending its deluge to rejuvenate the earth, filling rock holes, clay pans and creeks. It has the power to create new life and growth upon the land. The different elements of the image represent puuli (hills), tali (sandhills) and kapi (water). The arrow shapes represent the footprints of the white heron that frequents the site.
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Acrylic on canvas 1200 x 710mm $1520 The painting depicts designs associated with Kapi Tjukurrpa (Water Dreaming) at Kalipinypa a sight northwest of Sandy Blight Junction, Western Australia.The tjukurrpa tells of an important rain making ceremony to invoke the elements. It is a powerful storm bringing on the lightning, thunderclouds and rain sending its deluge to rejuvenate the earth, filling rock holes, clay pans and creeks. It has the power to create new life and growth upon the land. The different elements of the image represent puuli (hills), tali (sandhills) and kapi (water). The arrow shapes represent the footprints of the white heron that frequents the site.
Cliff Reid Yumari (Mother In Law) 2005
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Acrylic on canvas 762 x 1524mm $6000 This is a cautionary tale of an Eagle man who married his mother-in-law a Crow Woman. The women had a baby but she left the man, this was not a happy union.
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Acrylic on canvas 762 x 1524mm $6000 This is a cautionary tale of an Eagle man who married his mother-in-law a Crow Woman. The women had a baby but she left the man, this was not a happy union.
Dennis Nona Zurath Aw Dogai 2008
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Laser cut skateboards 800 x 200mm x 2 SOLD This legend originated from Badu Island situated in the Torres Straits. There are two islands off Badu called Zurath Island and Math Island. On Zurath Island there lived a Dhogai (witch) and on Math Island there were people living there. One delightful day Gabu Kai Kai rowed his canoe to Zurath, where the Dogai (witch) was. When he arrived in Zurath, he saw an enormous tree with ripe haubau (fruit). The next day, early in the morning he decided to take another trip to Zurath again. He gathered more hanubau (fruit). When he arrived there he decided to climb up the hanbau tree with his basket. Suddenly he heard a footstep and it was the Dogai. The dogai glanced under the tree, for the haubau, but only saw footprints that remained in the sand. Gabu Kai heard the Dogai saying: ‘ Who stole my haubau?’ Gabu Kai stood silently among the branches. The dogai looked up and finally saw the thief, with a basket full of haubau-al.
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Laser cut skateboards 800 x 200mm x 2 SOLD This legend originated from Badu Island situated in the Torres Straits. There are two islands off Badu called Zurath Island and Math Island. On Zurath Island there lived a Dhogai (witch) and on Math Island there were people living there. One delightful day Gabu Kai Kai rowed his canoe to Zurath, where the Dogai (witch) was. When he arrived in Zurath, he saw an enormous tree with ripe haubau (fruit). The next day, early in the morning he decided to take another trip to Zurath again. He gathered more hanubau (fruit). When he arrived there he decided to climb up the hanbau tree with his basket. Suddenly he heard a footstep and it was the Dogai. The dogai glanced under the tree, for the haubau, but only saw footprints that remained in the sand. Gabu Kai heard the Dogai saying: ‘ Who stole my haubau?’ Gabu Kai stood silently among the branches. The dogai looked up and finally saw the thief, with a basket full of haubau-al.
Dinny Tjampitjinpa Nolan Lightning at Mikanji 2008
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Acrylic on Galacia linen 930 x 930mm $3000
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Acrylic on Galacia linen 930 x 930mm $3000
Emily Pwerle Awelye Atnwengerrp 2009
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Acrylic on Galacia linen 1220 x 1805mm $11500
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Acrylic on Galacia linen 1220 x 1805mm $11500
George Tjungurrayi Tingari 2004
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Acrylic on Belgian linen 1400 x 2070mm $35000
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Acrylic on Belgian linen 1400 x 2070mm $35000
Iris Taylor Driving Home 2009
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Acrylic on Belgian linen 910 x 1220mm $2850
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Acrylic on Belgian linen 910 x 1220mm $2850
Jean Baptiste Apuatimi Jirtaka (Sawfish) 2011
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Ochre on linen 920 x 920mm $5775 including resale royalty
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Ochre on linen 920 x 920mm $5775 including resale royalty
Johnny Young Horse Rider - Brown Hat, Green Jumper 2006
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Found materials w 230 x h 240mm SOLD
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Found materials w 230 x h 240mm SOLD
Joyce McLean Wati Kutjarra 2010
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Acrylic on canvas 1210 x 750mm $3430 The story of two men who took the form of goannas; they travelled from Perth across the desert through Blackstone to Docker River. The two men were powerful magicians. They often punished or killed wrongdoers but sometimes went too far and were cruel in the exercise of their powers. To amuse themselves, they sometimes played the tricksters. They usually took the form of goanna but they could turn into other animals as well. At Blackstone, they actually tricked each other when they both changed their appearance at the same time. This is behind the meaning of the name Papulankutja (they couldn't recognise each other) which is the indigenous name for the Blackstone community. Finally, when they got to Docker River they had become so arrogant that they walked straight into some local men's business even though they were warned not to by the women. The Docker River men killed them.
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Acrylic on canvas 1210 x 750mm $3430 The story of two men who took the form of goannas; they travelled from Perth across the desert through Blackstone to Docker River. The two men were powerful magicians. They often punished or killed wrongdoers but sometimes went too far and were cruel in the exercise of their powers. To amuse themselves, they sometimes played the tricksters. They usually took the form of goanna but they could turn into other animals as well. At Blackstone, they actually tricked each other when they both changed their appearance at the same time. This is behind the meaning of the name Papulankutja (they couldn't recognise each other) which is the indigenous name for the Blackstone community. Finally, when they got to Docker River they had become so arrogant that they walked straight into some local men's business even though they were warned not to by the women. The Docker River men killed them.
Julian Oates Intimate Echo 2011
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Acrylic on cotton 610 x 910mm $1100
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Acrylic on cotton 610 x 910mm $1100
Lance Peck Lake Maitland 2010
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Acrylic on Belgian linen 1210 x 1010mm $10290 including resale royalty Kundarmarraka Rockhole, also known as Lake Maitland, east/west of Willuna. This is the country painted by Lance. Rich with creek inlets, claypans, food plains and abundant bushfoods which grow on the banks of the lake. Lance says that this country is rich with gold and is his family’s native title land.
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Acrylic on Belgian linen 1210 x 1010mm $10290 including resale royalty Kundarmarraka Rockhole, also known as Lake Maitland, east/west of Willuna. This is the country painted by Lance. Rich with creek inlets, claypans, food plains and abundant bushfoods which grow on the banks of the lake. Lance says that this country is rich with gold and is his family’s native title land.
Lola Greeno Shell Necklace 2009
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Olice Maireener, Orange Button & White Cockle Shells 450mm long $390
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Olice Maireener, Orange Button & White Cockle Shells 450mm long $390
