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Banapa – Nets of the Tiwi Islands

Banapa – Nets of the Tiwi Islands

A Collection of Fine Munupi Indigenous Art

Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by DELORES TIPUAMANTUMIRRI of Munupi Artists. The title is Banapa. [21-33] (Ochre on Linen)

DELORES TIPUAMANTUMIRRI

Banapa


21-33
Ochre on Linen
243 x 183cm | 95.67 x 72.05in
Munupi Artists

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Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by DELORES TIPUAMANTUMIRRI of Munupi Artists. The title is Pwoja Jilamara. [16-618] (Ochre on Linen)

DELORES TIPUAMANTUMIRRI

Pwoja Jilamara


16-618
Ochre on Linen
180 x 150cm | 70.87 x 59.06in
Munupi Artists

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Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by DELORES TIPUAMANTUMIRRI of Munupi Artists. The title is Banapa. [20-239] (Ochre on Linen)

DELORES TIPUAMANTUMIRRI

Banapa


20-239
Ochre on Linen
180 x 150cm | 70.87 x 59.06in
Munupi Artists

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Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by DELORES TIPUAMANTUMIRRI of Munupi Artists. The title is Banapa. [15-274] (Ochre on Linen)

DELORES TIPUAMANTUMIRRI

Banapa


15-274
Ochre on Linen
180 x 120cm | 70.87 x 47.24in
Munupi Artists

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Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by ALISON PURUNTATAMERI of Munupi Artists. The title is Winga (Tidal Movement/Waves). [20-322] (Ochre on Canvas)

ALISON PURUNTATAMERI

Winga (Tidal Movement/Waves)


20-322
Ochre on Canvas
182 x 200cm | 71.65 x 78.74in
Munupi Artists

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Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by ALISON PURUNTATAMERI of Munupi Artists. The title is Winga (Tidal Movement/Waves). [19-329] (Ochre on Canvas)

ALISON PURUNTATAMERI

Winga (Tidal Movement/Waves)


19-329
Ochre on Canvas
180 x 120cm | 70.87 x 47.24in
Munupi Artists

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04 Oct 2021

REDOT FINE ART GALLERY is excited to announce the first international solo shows for Delores Tipuamantumirri & Alison Puruntatameri, two of the most collectable and exciting artists of the renowned community art centre of Munupi Arts & Crafts Association.

With the hard work of Guy and Gina Allain, we have been diligently and regularly discussing, curating, culling and developing this important collection of works from these two artists since NATSIAA 2018, when we spotted the emerging talents of Alison and the bold advancements of Delores, whom is the daughter of acclaimed Tiwi artist Cornelia Tipuamantumirri.

3 ½ years later, after many twists and turns and the completely changing face of the world, with many many difficult periods, we have finally been able to bring this show to you to remind us all of the resilience of Indigenous culture and our joint commitment to never allow adversity block creative excellence.

Banapa, which literally means “nets” is homage to the people of Pirlangimpi on Melville Island. Delores with her own creative ingenuity interprets the traditional geometrical designs associated with the remarkable cosmology of the Tiwi People and Alison has developed a style of intertwined winding stripes, vertical and horizontal lines, or other delicate shapes of natural ochre dots, creating patterns, often of linear composition, that resonate with the traditional customary rituals and the associated sophisticated body paintings of the Tiwi people.

Culture remains strong, artists like Delores and Alison ensure this. I hope you enjoy this shimmering, optical extravaganza of works, each individually stunning and collectively symbiotic.