Paddy Carlton
Manbugulah (Story of my Country) - 1998
100 x 140 cm
Natural Earth Pigments on Canvas
Code #:16465
$4,000
LOCATION: Redfern NSW
Provenance
Fireworks Gallery, QLD
Cooee Art, NSW
Story
Paddy Carlton was born in Goordamangoo country on Legune Station in the Northern Territory. He grew up in the 1920s and 30s, which was known as the wild times or killing times.
Paddy Carlton’s imagery reflects the richness of his cultural connection and love of traditional country. Developed over many years, his stylistic repertoire became increasingly simplified with compositions featuring strong iconic forms and occasional delicate dotting against often bold backgrounds. His signature images of the ‘Lightning Men’, usually only painted during the build-up storms, were preceded by hours of singing of his country – Booloobooloobi.
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