Patsy Ross b. 1975
Rockholes, 2026
30 x 70 cm
11 3/4 x 27 1/2 inches
11 3/4 x 27 1/2 inches
acrylic on canvas
TIAA-PR202697
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In this painting, Patsy maps the tracks of her ancestors as they travelled Country, seeking the best water sources. Surrounding her community of Wirliyatjarrayi (Willowra), a number of rockhole and...
In this painting, Patsy maps
the tracks of her ancestors as they travelled Country, seeking the best water
sources. Surrounding her community of Wirliyatjarrayi (Willowra), a number of
rockhole and water sites are situated along the Lander River – these sources
are connected to the life cycle of the ephemeral river, which primarily flows
during wet season rains. Patsy says; “In the old days, old people used to go
around places looking for the best waterholes. Some might be full, some might
be too dry or muddy, they would find the good ones. Water was really important.
In the old days, people were living strong.”
the tracks of her ancestors as they travelled Country, seeking the best water
sources. Surrounding her community of Wirliyatjarrayi (Willowra), a number of
rockhole and water sites are situated along the Lander River – these sources
are connected to the life cycle of the ephemeral river, which primarily flows
during wet season rains. Patsy says; “In the old days, old people used to go
around places looking for the best waterholes. Some might be full, some might
be too dry or muddy, they would find the good ones. Water was really important.
In the old days, people were living strong.”
