Saturday 24 August: The Art Of Albert Namatjira

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We spent the morning at Araluen Arts Centre, part of the Araluen Cultural Precint of galleries, theatres, museums and a sculpture park. We were thrilled to see an exhibition featuring the work of Albert Namatjira and other works from its permanent collection, including two from John Wolseley, one of Gayle’s favourite artists. 

Albert Namatjira, Mount Sonder with Corkwood Tree 1944

Albert Namatjira (1902–1959) is almost certainly Australia’s most famous Aboriginal artist and became renowned for his ability to embody his country using watercolours in a way not seen before. Namatjira had the unique capacity to capture the light, vivid colour, beauty and even the essence of Central Australia and capture the imagination of many.


Clifford Tjapaltjarri Possum, Mulga seed Tjukurpa 1983


John Wolseley Map of 32 days, 17 August – 17 September 1978, Palm Creek, Northern Territory 1980


Emily Kam Kngawarray Awely 1992

We'll be back at Araluen tomorrow to take in the other venues and hopefully fit in a trip to Hermannsburg to look at the work Namatjira’s contemporaries, his sons and grandchildren and artists who continue the watercolour tradition today in what is referred to as the Hermannsburg School.

Happy Birthday Darian.
Location: Araluen NT 0870, Australia

Comments

  1. Marama24 August 2024 at 23:22

    Stunning!

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  2. Lyn25 August 2024 at 14:31

    Great art . I sent birthday wishes to the lovely boy who has turned 49.

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  3. Lyn25 August 2024 at 14:34

    Dear Chops. As a new NT govt has been elected on the problem of ‘stamping out crime’ . Please be careful to obey the rules . Do not draw attention to yourself .Advice offered with love.

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