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 ROY UNDERWOOD of Spinifex Artists. The title is Mulyaya. [18-111] (Acrylic on Linen) Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by ROY UNDERWOOD of Spinifex Artists. The title is Mulyaya. [18-111] (Acrylic on Linen)
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ROY UNDERWOOD

Mulyaya
18-111
Acrylic on Linen
 Mulyaya | 18-111
Acrylic on Linen
 200 x 137cm | 78.74 x 53.94in
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Roy Underwood has depicted the significant site of Mulyaya situated in the heart of traditional Spinifex Country. Mulyaya forms part of the Liru Tjuta Tjukurpa or Snake People Creation Story and is considered to be one of the most dangerous and sacred places in Spinifex Lands.

Roy talks of the snake people with immense power who interact with Wati Ngapala (Western Bearded Dragon Man) and this painting shows the characters surrounded by and concealed by sand ridges that define Spinifex Country These are creation beings who shaped the landscape as they moved through it, who were powerful shape shifters who were revered and feared at once.

Roy Underwood has depicted the significant site of Mulyaya situated in the heart of traditional Spinifex Country. Mulyaya forms part of the Liru Tjuta Tjukurpa or Snake People Creation Story and is considered to be one of the most dangerous and sacred places in Spinifex Lands.

Roy talks of the snake people with immense power who interact with Wati Ngapala (Western Bearded Dragon Man) and this painting shows the characters surrounded by and concealed by sand ridges that define Spinifex Country...