Artist: Stacia Yvonne Lewis
Size: 40 x 40cm , #17-11
Tjukula
This painting is of animal tracks around tjukula (rockholes) near Wankari.
Stacia (Yvonne) Lewis was born in the bush at Wankari near Docker River in the Northern Territory, a significant place for the Kungkarangkalpa tjukurpa (Seven Sister story). Stacia paints her Country and significant landmarks, waterholes and associated stories. Her paintings relate to Minyma Kutjara (Two Sisters) and Kungkarangkalpa, two significant cultural sites close to Irrunytju which are sacred and important places for woman’s business and passing on knowledge. Lewis is an accomplished tjanpi (grass) weaver and punu (wood) carver.
