NINGURA NAPARRULA GIBSON - Women's Ceremony

NINGURA NAPARRULA GIBSON TITLE: WOMEN'S CEREMONY ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 73CM x 42CM NINGURA HAS SIGNED THE PAINTING AND A PHOTO OF NINGURA WITH HER ARTWORK WILL BE PROVIDED REF#NN486 DOB: c1938- 2013 - Watulka Language: Pintupi Dreaming’s: Women’s Ceremony & Wirrulunga Country Ningura was married to the late Yala Yala Tjungurrayi, a highly respected Pintupi Elder who held significant stories of his country and dreaming stories. They both moved to Papunya in the early days of the settlement. In 1996 She was part of a group of high-ranking women from Kintore and Kiwirrkura who began painting for Papunya Tula Artists. Ningura used heavy layers of acrylic paint which is strong and rich in linear design compositions. Ningura tells the stories of her ancestors of her land and its importance to her people as well as women’s ceremony. She is one of the eight Indigenous Australian Artists who were chosen to paint the walls, floor, and ceiling of Europe’s most important museum – Musee Du Quai Branly in Paris. Her works are immortalized on the ceiling of the museum. Her painting was featured on an Australian Stamp in 2002. In January 2007, Ningura Napurrula was included in the list of 50 most collectable artists judged by the Australian Art Collector. Her paintings can bee seen in numerous galleries around Australia and the world. This painting can be hung vertically or horizontally. Please note: I photograph every painting as carefully as possible, but colours can appear slightly different depending on your screen settings and lighting. If you'd like additional photos, a personal video, or even a live FaceTime viewing before you decide — just ask. I'm always happy to help you feel completely sure. This painting was purchased directly from Ningura, and a gallery certificate of authenticity will be provided with the sale.