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Jimmy Tchooga - Tjukakarrinyu

Sale price$4,850 AUD


Artist:
Size:

182.9cm x 81.3cm

Medium:

Acrylic on Canvas

Orientation

This artwork can be hung landscape or portrait

Tjukakarrinyu is an original acrylic painting on canvas by Jimmy Tchooga, a senior Kukatja and Tjaru artist associated with Warlayirti Artists in Wirrimanu (Balgo), Western Australia.

Measuring 182.9 × 81.3 cm, the painting depicts Tjukakarrinyu, Jimmy's traditional Country east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert. The work relates to his father's Tjukurrpa (Dreaming), with central weaving lines representing Tjurrnu (soak water) and surrounding patterns depicting tali (sandhills).

Jimmy is a respected senior cultural leader and ceremonial singer whose paintings express his deep knowledge of Country and ancestral stories. His work is recognised for its strong colours, deliberate dotting techniques and distinctive compositions.

Story from the Certificate of authenticity:

This painting depicts the story associated with Jimmy's Tjukurrpa (dreaming), given to Jimmy by his father. This story is set in Jimmy's traditional Country of Tjukakarrinyu, east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert. The central weaving lines represent Tjurrnu (soak water) whilst the patterning surrounding it depict the Tali (sandhills).



About Aboriginal Contemporary

Aboriginal Contemporary has an enviable reputation for quality, service and ethical trading; not just with our customers but with the art centres from whom we source our work.

This is in no small part due to owner Nichola Dare’s regular trips to some of the most remote parts of Australia and her ability to build relationships with art centres and artists, based on mutual trust and respect. Nichola’s time in Australia’s Western Desert, The Kimberley, APY Lands and Arnhem Land has also given her a deep understanding of the country and culture at the heart of the art we sell.

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