Spring is here with a vengeance in Central Australia. We have had a record cold winter and are now experiencing the signature hot, dry desert weather. Wildflowers are starting to bloom and trees around Alice Springs are starting to bud again.
This is always an exciting time of year for those of us who can’t handle the harsh winter months. Spring signifies the start of the hot dry months. It brings new growth, and we are seeing this in the studio this as well right now.
Several artists have created new styles and different ways to tell their stories. Let’s have a look at some of these works. All paintings below are available on the website, just click the artist image to be redirected.
Click the image of Rosalind Dixon to view her latest style depicting the Hair String Ceremony, which is held by the women when the boys begin their initiation into lore.
Her signature depiction of this story is also available at our website, but this new telling of the story has been extremely popular at the gallery, and we are very excited to share these works with you.
Denise Johnson has been away from Alice Springs for the last couple of years. She has recently returned here with her husband and children, as well as some new ideas for her artworks. She had been trying new styles previously but has blown us away with this latest depiction of her Water Dreaming.
Click the artist profile photo to be redirected to Denise Johnson artworks and see the latest, warm artwork from her.
Farron Furber is the grandson of Maureen Hudson and nephew of Gwenda Turner. He has been in the studio with us over the last couple of weeks creating some amazing artworks. His depictions of Budgerigar Dreaming and his My Country works have received very positive feedback at the gallery and have not been lasting very long. We are thrilled to have his work loaded onto our website for your viewing pleasure.
Certainly, one of the most creative and diverse artists to work with us, Fabrianne Peterson is often seen in the studio creating a new depiction of the stories she paints. Her Wangunu (Damper Seed) artwork is probably her signature style. When we first worked with Fab, we noticed she seemed to be bored painting the same style over and over again. She really wanted to try some new ideas, and we were more than happy to oblige. She has created this stunning variation on her Damper Seed, and we think she has done an amazing job!
Honestly, seeing the creativity coming through our studio recently, we are reminded why we love doing what we do! To be able to share this with you all is a great part of our job and we know how much the artists are gaining more confidence