Description

Ningura Napurrula

AVERAGE GALLERY PRICE $7,750!

TITLE: My Country
FRAMING IMAGE AREA: approx 1300 x 960 mm [plus border for framing]
COMPLETED: 2009
MEDIUM: Artist acrylic paint on hand primed linen

THE PAINTING: In this Large visually powerful painting, Ningura is depicting certain aspects of the country east of Kiwirrkurra. Using a palette of a rich eartht red/brown and burnt orange paintwork set against a black primed background, she has created an energetic piece of work. And one thing is for certain; Ningura is not afraid to use her paint!

This striking painting is the perfect size to hang on any wall [either vertically or horizontally] and its investment potential [her top auction price being $113,000] will be recognised by serious collectors.

NOTE: Please see other photos below.

THE ARTIST:
Born: c.1938
Place: Watulka - Western Australia
Language Group: Pintupi
Lives: Alice Springs

In 2002, Ningura had the distinction of one of her works being chosen by Australia Post to commemorate its $1.10 stamp.  In 2006, she was bestowed the honour of being chosen as the leading female exponent of desert art when included as one of only eight Australian aboriginal artists represented in the Musee du quai Branly, the famous Parisian museum dedicated to indigenous art. Ningura status was further emphasised when the museum decided to have her work superimposed on the ceiling of the building's administrative section.

Ningura Napurrula has exhibited extensively within Australia and internationally in many countries including Italy, Austria, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, USA, United Kingdom and France as well as our own National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

PROVENANCE: A Certificate of Authenticity with a photo of Ningura holding her work that she has signed [X] verso.

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