GEORGE (HAIRBRUSH) TJUNGURRAYI - TINGARI DREAMING

 GEORGE (HAIRBRUSH) TJUNGURRAYI
TINGARI DREAMING,  2004
120 x 180 cm
synthetic polymer paint on belgian linen
 
PROVENANCE
Kintore Western Desert, NT
Mason Gallery, NT Private Collection, NSWNumerous working photographs accompany this work and a certificate from Mason Gallery 
 
STORY
This painting depicts the site of Mamultjulka, an island in a freshwater lake to the northern side of Lake Mackay. In this place, a low fleshy shrub produces a small black seed which grows in abundance after the falling of rain. This seed is collected and ground into a paste and cooked in the coals making a type of bread. It was was eaten by the Tingari Men when they performed rituals in the area. The artist's father passed away this sacred ceremonial site.
 
EXHIBITED
Warmun and Central Desert, June 2007, Coo-ee Art GalleryWay Out West, July 2006, Coo-ee Art Gallery