Ngayuku Walka / My Design
Walka means design or pattern. Artists use this title to describe artworks that are pattern based rather than descriptive or telling a story.
Kayson is telling the story of Attila, also known as Mt Conor. Kayson is the grandson of Ernabella artist Vivian Thompson and he is painting her father’s country
He enlisted the assistance of his Aunt Marissa Thompson to help with doing the outline of the features and then he painted in everything else.
Rachael comes from the third generation of Lionel women painting at Ernabella Arts. Rachael draws inspiration for her paintings from the stories and messages she receives through her dreams. This painting is a dream she has about a dust storm. She was out in the desert and could see the dust storm rolling towards her.
Rachael comes from the third generation of Lionel women painting at Ernabella Arts. Rachael draws inspiration for her paintings from the stories and messages she receives through her dreams. This painting is a dream she has about a dust storm. She was out in the desert and could see the dust storm rolling towards her.