Joy Purvis Pitjara b. 1962
Pencil Yam Roots by Joy Purvis Pitjara, 2022
46 x 60 cm
18 1/8 x 23 5/8 inches
18 1/8 x 23 5/8 inches
acrylic on canvas
TIAA-JPI202203
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Joy Pitjara creates movement, depth and interesting pattern in her Pencil Yam Root paintings. Pencil yams are a cherished source of carbohydrate in the Utopia region but they also hold...
Joy Pitjara creates movement, depth and interesting pattern in her Pencil Yam Root paintings. Pencil yams are a cherished source of carbohydrate in the Utopia region but they also hold a significant spiritual meaning and many ceremonies are conducted by women in honour of the yam. Joy's paintings show the tangle of yam roots below the surface of the dry earth.
