Sacred Sites
A paper sculpture of The Hermannsburg Mission church out of the text of Albert Namitjira’s biography in a book on Australian Art.
One ‘sacred site’ is the Church – the other is Namitjira’s Arrente country. Although the painting is done in an European style – taught to him within the mission church – he was painting significant, spiritual sites.
Continuing my series of paper sculptures out of books.
(originally titled “The First Intervention” in response to the intervention in the Northern Territory)
Sacred Sites belongs to the following groups:
Aboriginal ArtAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Christopher Bi..., 2 months ago
amazing how the spirit can draw someone back to where they belong, I cant imagine what Albert felt but being free to paint but bound to the spot his stood. I like your interpretation.
ArchieMoore, about 1 month ago
If you want to see it in the flesh go to GoMA now!!