We spent the morning at Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs, part of the Araluen Cultural Precinct 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 (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 grasp the light, vivid colour, beauty and even the essence of Central Australia and capture the imagination of many.
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| Albert Namatjira, Mount Sonder with Corkwood Tree 1944 |
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Clifford Tjapaltjarri Possum, Mulga seed Tjukurpa 1983
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| Emily Kam Kngawarray Awely 1992 |
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John Wolseley Map of 32 days, 17 August – 17 September 1978, Palm Creek, Northern Territory 1980
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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.
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Stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat art . I sent birthday wishes to the lovely boy who has turned 49.
ReplyDeleteDear 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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