Year Created:
2024
Story Behind the Piece:
Nola, the Martu woman, emerges from the canvas like a constellation etched in starlight. Her face, serene yet profound, reflects the eternal connection between her spirit and the vast desert skies of her Country. Each dot surrounding her carries the rhythm of a songline, echoing the footsteps of ancestors who shaped the land and left their stories embedded in its soil.
The contours of her form flow like water through the dry landscape, reminding us of the sacred soaks and rock holes that sustain life in the Western Desert. Her presence is both nurturing and fierce, embodying the resilience of Martu women who have always been keepers of knowledge and caretakers of Country. The dots radiating around her are not just decorative; they are the whispers of the land, speaking of cycles of renewal, of fire and rain, of the tracks of goannas and emus that crisscross the sand.
This piece invites you to reflect on Nola’s quiet strength and the timeless wisdom of her people. Though it now resides in a new home, its essence remains—a tribute to the enduring connection between the Martu, their land, and the stories that bind them together.
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This artwork has been sold, but if your inspired by Nola, let’s collaborate on creating something uniquely yours. A piece like this can reflect your own connection to these timeless themes or bring a new vision to life.
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