ESTHER BRUNO NANGALA EXPLAINS HER PAINTING & DREAMING STORY

August 7, 2021
Detail image of large Bush Raisin Dreaming artwork by Aboriginal artist Esther Bruno Nangala. This painting depicts asymmetrical lines and roundels of soft yellows, browns, pinks and oranges using the traditional dotting technique of the Western Desert ar

 

 

Esther Bruno Nangala is the granddaughter of Naata Nungurrayi, a legend of the Western desert art movement. She represents an exciting view into the future of desert art. She paints bold traditional designs associated with women's sites, ceremonies and the laws of her Country. Esther's works are vibrant and brightly coloured, often quite textured with heavy paint application. Esther takes a lot of pride in her painting, always looking for new ways to visually express her culture through colour and form. This artwork depicts the Bush Raisin at an important women’s site in the Western Desert, and the activities and ceremony surrounding its gathering.

 

 

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