Thursday, February 9, 2023

At the National Gallery Singapore - #28

A visit to the National Gallery Singapore.
The Exhibition: Ever Present: The First Peoples Art of Australia (27 May - 25 Sep 2022)



photo by dsnake1



don't just watch the weeds when you look at flowers


spider web -

the confusion
on my face.


25/10/2022
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The artist, a traditional healer, uses spider webs to treat cuts and skin injuries. Spiders play an important role in the creation stories of the artist's birthplace.




The artwork : Wanka Tjukurpa (Spiderman)

The Artist : Harry Tjutjuna   ( 1928 - 2020, Australia; )

Year : 2007, South Australia

Media : Synthetic polymer paint on canvas

Collection of National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra





© cheong lee san ( dsnake1 ), 2023