Making a Mark

A Collection of Fine Spinifex Indigenous Art


Making a Mark

A Collection of Fine Spinifex Indigenous Art


ROY UNDERWOOD

Pukara
17-176
Acrylic on Linen
Pukara | 17-176
Acrylic on Linen
137 x 200cm | 53.94 x 78.74in
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Roy Underwood has depicted country associated with the Wati Kutjara Tjukurpa (Two Men Creation Line). This is a far reaching epic that follows two Wanampi (magical water serpents), a father and son, who traverse the Spinifex Lands on ceremonial business. The son is unpredictable.

Here at Pukara, the son sneaks away while the father sleeps. These Two Men are Creation beings and as such shaped the landscape with their actions and left the physical and moral reminders of their presence that are still visible today.

Roy Underwood has depicted country associated with the Wati Kutjara Tjukurpa (Two Men Creation Line). This is a far reaching epic that follows two Wanampi (magical water serpents), a father and son, who traverse the Spinifex Lands on ceremonial business. The son is unpredictable.

Here at Pukara, the son sneaks away while the father sleeps. These Two Men are Creation beings and as such shaped the landscape with their actions and left the physical and moral reminders of their presence...