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Rock Holesby Philippa Guguman NungurrayiThis small painting depicts Rock holes which are found throughout Central Australia. Rock holes are acknowledged by Australian Aboriginal people as sacred sites. They often carry deep spiritual significance and meaning and are well respected. They offer survival and an ability to hunt and gather food and collect water. Aboriginal people in Central Australia have intimate knowledge of the whereabouts of these rock holes and this knowledge and the rituals associated have been passed down from generation to generation. |
ArtistPhilippa Guguman Nungurrayi was born c. 1975. She was raised at the community of Balgo in Western Australia. Philippa is related to many artists that are associated with Warlayirti Artists, her uncles Patrick Olodoodi Tjungurrayi and Brandy Olodoodi Tjungurrayi ( now deceased) Philippa paints the stories handed to her from both her mother and father's families, the most common subject in her artworks are the "Seven Sisters Dreaming.", her paintings also centre on the topography of the country around Balgo and the day to day chores of hunting and gathering bush foods. Philippa Guguman Nungurrayi spends her time living between Balgo, and Kiwirrkurra in Western Australia or occasionally visiting family in Alice Springs in Central Australia. 
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Why Sabine likes thisI like this painting as it reminds me of traditional art depictions where Aboriginal people would demonstrate important locations such as rock holes using the sand. This small wonder reminds me of the importance of passing down through the generations this essential knowledge. |
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