Kunga tjuta (Many women)
2009
Medium
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Measurements
(a) 99.2 × 87.2 cm
(b) 100.9 × 98.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
© Harry Tjutjuna, courtesy Ninuku Arts
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Born around 1930 in Kali Tjukaru, Harry Tjutjuna is a highly respected artist, loreman and ngankari (healer) in the Aṉangu Pitjanjatjara Yankuntjatjara (APY) lands. In 2005, he concentrated on painting at Ernabella Arts, strengthening male representation at the centre. This painting captures the Kunga Tjuta, which depicts the story of women journeying across their ancestral lands, blending cultural storytelling with his distinct use of colour and artistic expression.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Kalka, Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands, South Australia
Accession Number
2011.221.a-b
Department
First Nations Australia
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