Kunawarritji

Artist: NORA WOMPI NUNGURRAYI

Cat#: PGBH021

Size: 60x45cm

Medium: Painting

Nora’s work depicts her traditional country near Kunawarritji Community (Well 33), far to the south west of Balgo along the middle stretches of the Canning Stock Route. While the lineal patterns in the painting
represent the tali (sand hills) that dominate this country, the circular shapes represent the scarce rockholes (waterholes) dotted throughout the desert. According to Nora, this is good country for collecting bush foods
including pura (bush tomato) and kantjilyi (bush raisin). Through this beautiful painting, Nora articulates the eternal spiritual nature of her country and its ability to give and sustain life.