VENETTA YANAWANA
Nyurnma (Burnt Country)
Region: Kimberley
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 91cm (h) x 91cm (w)
Price: $2,500
Artwork Description:
Because we carry the culture and most people tell stories with their painting, and that’s how it was from the beginning. Passing knowledge down. They might not see it now, but in the future, younger people might want to follow in their Elders’ footsteps. And carry on the skills and lifestyles.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
ARTIST BIO
“I was inspired by old people from the past and the present who have been painting about country. The colours of the landscapes is something I would like to continue.
I feel good doing painting, I’ve seen my paintings starting to change each canvas that I have done.
Painting is a way of showing others what I see through my eyes. These paintings are being painted from my travels out on country with Tribal Elders. The Elders would share stories about life in the bush and they would talk about family connections.” – Venetta Yanawana
