Joy Purvis Pitjara b. 1962
Pencil Yam Roots by Joy Purvis Pitjara, 2023
60 x 60 cm
23 5/8 x 23 5/8 inches
23 5/8 x 23 5/8 inches
acrylic on canvas
TIAA-JPI202301
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Joy Pitjara's paintings depict the tangle of yam roots below the surface of the dry earth. Pencil yams are a cherished source of nutrients in the Utopia region, but they...
Joy Pitjara's paintings depict the tangle of yam roots below the surface of the dry earth. Pencil yams are a cherished source of nutrients 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 patterned dotting creates movement and in her Pencil Yam Root paintings.
