Making a Mark

A Collection of Fine Spinifex Indigenous Art

Making a Mark

A Collection of Fine Spinifex Indigenous Art

Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by IAN RICTOR of Spinifex Artists. The title is Miramiratjara. [18-17] (Acrylic on Linen) Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by IAN RICTOR of Spinifex Artists. The title is Miramiratjara. [18-17] (Acrylic on Linen)
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IAN RICTOR

Miramiratjara
18-17
Acrylic on Linen
 Miramiratjara | 18-17
Acrylic on Linen
 200 x 137cm | 78.74 x 53.94in
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Ian has depicted the significant site of Miramiratjara situated in the heart of traditional Spinifex Country. This site offered people one of the few permanent water supplies in an arid environment and as such was where large groups would congregate for ceremony. Miramiratjara was also the site chosen for the initial Native Title High Court signing, prior the Spinifex People receiving their Land back. Ian has authority to paint and talk for such sites through either birth or paternal links. Miramiratjara forms part of several Songlines. One is Wati Kutjara Tjukurpa (Two Men Creation Line) where the waterholes are said to be guarded by the two Wanampi (Magical Water Serpents) who still live there. It is also the site of Wati Nyulu (Golden Bandicoot Man) who during Creation burnt part of the immediate country before being caught in the same fire he started and eventually perishing. The naked sandhills that surround are said to be because of this event.

Ian has depicted the significant site of Miramiratjara situated in the heart of traditional Spinifex Country. This site offered people one of the few permanent water supplies in an arid environment and as such was where large groups would congregate for ceremony. Miramiratjara was also the site chosen for the initial Native Title High Court signing, prior the Spinifex People receiving their Land back. Ian has authority to paint and talk for such sites through either birth or paternal links. Miramiratjara...