Joy Purvis Pitjara b. 1962
Pencil Yam Roots by Joy Purvis Pitjara, 2023
40 x 75 cm
15 3/4 x 29 1/2 inches
15 3/4 x 29 1/2 inches
acrylic on canvas
TIAA-JPI202303
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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.
