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John Lee
Tjakamarra
Kukatja (born 1955)
Lurrnpa Wirrimanu, 2002
synthetic polymer paint on linen
120 x 80cm
PROVENANCE
Warlayirti Artists, WA, cat.no.563/02; accompanied by original certificate
of authenticity
Palya Art, Darwin, cat.no.PALYA-0892; accompanied by original certificate
Private Collection, QLD
Documentation reads
John has painted an important Tjukurrpa (Dreamtime) story relating country
close to Balgo. The Luurnpa or Kingfisher is seen at the top centre of
the painting singing out to say goodbye to the people. The abstract design
to the edges of the painting represents the wind off the wings of the
kingfisher as it flew south and the song like a sound wave pushed the
hills from the centre to form to the sides. The central square represents
the campsite where Luurnpa stopped on the way. John learnt this song from
his elders as he was going through law.