Papunya Tula Artists
Stories are the adhesives that bind our lives. Whether it’s the news, tales over dinner or cultural and religious narratives, we are all connected through stories. They provide connections to the familiar, reassurance, or precaution against the unknown; they inform and prepare us for the vast world in which we live. Without stories we have no community structure or no formal recognition of our place within it.
The stories that are shared in this exhibition were created thousands of years ago. Important narratives have been carried across time via rock and sand art, body painting, song, dance, carvings and the modern addition of painting on linen and canvas. These ancient narratives assist intergenerational learning and define codes of conduct within specific cultural practices, traditions, languages, laws and family structure. The act of painting these stories nurture relationships and bring community together.
Regardless of nationality, regardless of religion, the art of storytelling is a universal must. Moments spent with a stranger, a friend or family member are etched in our memories by the art of storytelling. Stories are central to our existence and our place in the world; they remind us that we are all connected.
Paul Johnstone Gallery in conjunction with Papunya Tula Artists is proud to present DESERT STORIES.
The exhibition runs from 9 - 30 May
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Yukultji Napangati (YN1910078)
Yukultji Napangati
Acrylic on linen 61 x 55 cm / 🔴
Yuyuya Nampitjinpa (YN2002034)
Yuyuya Nampitjinpa
Acrylic on linen 91 x 91 cm / 🔴
Yalti Napangati (YN1804037)
Yalti Napangati
Acrylic on linen 122 x 122 cm / AU$9000
Raymond Tjapaltjarri (RT2002075)
Raymond Tjapaltjarri
Acrylic on linen 107 x 91 cm / AU$5500
Payu Napaltjarri (PN1905060)
Payu Napaltjarri
Acrylic on linen 91 x 61 cm / AU$1750
Ngoia Napaltjarri (NN1910052)
Ngoia Napaltjarri
Acrylic on linen 61 x 122 cm / AU$3800
Ngoia Napaltjarri (NN1907022)
Ngoia Napaltjarri
Acrylic on linen 55 x 61 cm / AU$1400
Nanyuma Napangati (NN1912049)
Nanyuma Napangati
Acrylic on linen 91 x 107 cm / AU$6200
Mathew Tjapangati (MT1911071)
Mathew Tjapangati
Acrylic on linen 91 x 61 cm / 🔴
Mary Napangati (MN1912024)
Mary Napangati
Acrylic on linen 153 x 122 cm / AU$17000
Mary Napangati (MN1909046)
Mary Napangati
Acrylic on linen 61 x 55 cm / AU$1400
Mantua Nangala (MN1504007)
Mantua Nangala
Acrylic on linen 122 x 152 cm / 🔴
Kim Napurrula (KN1904041)
Kim Napurrula
Acrylic on linen 91 x 46 cm / Under consideration
Katherine Nakamarra (KN2003060)
Katherine Nakamarra
Acrylic on linen 91 x 61 cm / AU$1750
Josephine Nangala (JN1810103)
Josephine Nangala
Acrylic on linen 91 x 46 cm / AU$1400
John West Tjupurrula (JW1811080)
John West Tjupurrula
Acrylic on linen 91 x 61 cm / 🔴
John West Tjapangati (JW1911067)
John West Tjapangati
Acrylic on linen 91 x 107 cm / AU$4850
Jacqueline Nakamarra (JN1908070)
Jacqueline Nakamarra
Acrylic on linen 91 x 46 cm / AU$1200
George Tjungurrayi (GT19804019)
George Tjungurrayi
Acrylic on linen 91 x 46 cm / AU$2800
George Tjungurrayi (GT1904084)
George Tjungurrayi
Acrylic on linen 91 x 61 cm / AU$4200
Debra Nakamarra (DN1912039)
Debra Nakamarra
Acrylic on linen 91 x 46 cm / AU$1400
Debra Nakamarra (DN1912016)
Debra Nakamarra
Acrylic on linen 61 x 122 cm / AU$3800
Debra Nakamarra (DN1911024)
Debra Nakamarra
Acrylic on linen 61 x 55 cm / AU$1400
Charlie Tjapangati (CT1909020)
Charlie Tjapangati
Acrylic on linen 55 x 61 cm / AU$1400
Charlie Tjapangati (CT1906011)
Charlie Tjapangati
Acrylic on linen 91 x 91 cm / AU$4850
Bobby West Tjupurrula (BW1805095)
Bobby West Tjupurrula
Acrylic on linen 91 x 46 cm / AU$2200