NAOMI DIXON - Untitled

NAOMI DIXON TITLE: UNTITLED ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 42CM X 71CM NAOMI HAS SIGNED THE PAINTING REF#ND47 Born: 25 August 1962 We have had many artists from remote communities ‘drop’ into our family farm over the years. Some have been very open talking about themselves and others have not disclosed their story. Naomi was not very open about herself; however, we have discovered Naomi is not only a talented painter and ceramicist but an environmentalist and lobbyist. Naomi and her husband Paul Dixon were instrumental in preserving the wetlands known as Warriparinga (Windy place by the river) which are opposite the Flinders Medical Centre. The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre is now located in this reserve. Naomi paints uses traditional dot art and iconography to tell her stories. Although this painting is untitled it is rich in iconography and through these symbols a story unfolds. We can also see there is a campsite in the centre and women and men present. On either side of the campsite there is an image of two breasts with body paint designs which are painted onto the top half of women during ceremonies present. Naomi has had exhibitions nationally and her works are in a permanent collection at the Flinders University Art Museum. This painting was purchased directly from Naomi and a gallery certificate of authenticity will be provided with the sale.