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![Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by PATJU PRESLEY of Spinifex Artists. The title is Minyma Ngiyari. [21-220] (Acrylic on Linen)](https://media.redotgallery.com/stockroom/gallery/m/artwork/p/minyma-ngiyari-6177-LARGE-3.webp)
21-220 (2021)
Acrylic on Linen
Minyma Ngiyari | 21-220
Acrylic on Linen
90 x 137cm | 35.43 x 53.94in
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Patju Presley paints with such spiritual confidence, as someone who knows their place in the Creation, often singing the associated songs of particular sites whilst rhythmically placing his myriad of dots to form his striking compositions. Here he depicts the Minyma Ngiyari Tjukurpa (Thorny Devil Women Creation Line) and follows the journey of Myinma Ngiyari from Wayara in the heart of tradional Spinifex Country to Kalayapit in the east and closer to Watarru.
These characters that Patju depicts within a living, breathing landscape are the creation beings who shaped the immediate environment as they moved through it, leaving a moral narrative etched into the physical domain as testament to their power and presence. It is this physical, spiritual and religious existence that cannot be separated for Patju and is what gives his work the transcendent quality we experience from it.
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![Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by PATJU PRESLEY of Spinifex Artists. The title is Pukara. [23-150] (Acrylic on Linen)](https://media.redotgallery.com/stockroom/gallery/p/artwork/p/pukara-6178-LARGE-3.webp)
23-150 (2023)
Acrylic on Linen
Pukara | 23-150
Acrylic on Linen
200 x 137cm | 78.74 x 53.94in
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Patju Presley paints with such a spiritual confidence, as someone who knows their place in the Creation, often singing the associated songs of particular sites whilst rhythmically placing his myriad of dots to form his striking compositions.
Here he depicts the significant site of Pukara situated to the north of Spinifex Lands. It is here that two powerful wanampi (magical water serpent), a father and son, depart on a ceremonial journey through Spinifex Country. The narrative follows the trials and tribulations as the son connuously causes conflict with those he comes in contact with. Patju says ’Pukara, too dangerous. Anangu can’t drink that water, only papa (dog) can drink that water.
Read LessHere he depicts the significant site of Pukara situated to the north of Spinifex Lands. It is here that two powerful wanampi (magical water serpent), a father and son, depart on a ceremonial journey through Spinifex Country. The narrative follows the... Read More