Name: Sidney Moody
Language: Kukatja
Community: Port Hedland
Biography:
Sidney Moody is a Kukutja artist who was previously based at Wirrimanu (Balgo) in the Western Desert region, prior to relocating to the pilbara. He is a well-respected community member along with his wife, renowned artist Madeleine Nowee. Moody began exhibiting in 2013 and his practice is inspired by both his country, Nyila and that of his wife's father, Truriljarra in the Gibson Desert. His artworks speak to Country, heritage and history but also he has permission to paint some of his wife’s country and dreamings. These beautifully bright artworks continue to expand in design and talent, and artistic imagination.
Letting Go This painting represents the warmth and love I have for a lady I was proud to call my mother. After losing her, I as an artist felt myself being motivated to do a Read more…
Cherritta Station 1960’s This is a painting of the first location of Cherritta Station until the water ran out. On the other side of hill is where some old building infrastructure still laying on the Read more…
Eagle’s Nest at Fortesque River This is the country along the Fortesque River. The waterholes attract many different birds. This painting depicts an eagle flying in to feed it’s chick.