Title: Fire Dreaming
ID: 0609488
Artist: Maureen Hudson Nampijinpa
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 149x 213 cm
This Aboriginal painting represents Warlu, an Warlpiri word meaning Fire. Warlu is closely connected with rain and water (ngapa), in a cycle whereby one renews. Fire Dreaming recounts (Warlu Jukurrpa) events in the central 'Tanami Desert', wherein fire is made by two men using a fire-saw or fire-drill (and empowered by the correct songs), and two men carry the fire away from its source: one to the south, one to the north, forming a double hunting fire (lirramirni) which joins up and has the potential of travelling a long way to the west and north-west. This accord with the prevailing winter easterly or south-easterly winds. other. This cycle is apparent in nature, and is expressed also in the Dreaming (Jukurrpa).
If you would like to know more about Fire Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:
This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.
Description
This Aboriginal painting represents Warlu, an Warlpiri word meaning Fire. Warlu is closely connected with rain and water (ngapa), in a cycle whereby one renews. Fire Dreaming recounts (Warlu Jukurrpa) events in the central 'Tanami Desert', wherein fire is made by two men using a fire-saw or fire-drill (and empowered by the correct songs), and two men carry the fire away from its source: one to the south, one to the north, forming a double hunting fire (lirramirni) which joins up and has the potential of travelling a long way to the west and north-west. This accord with the prevailing winter easterly or south-easterly winds. other. This cycle is apparent in nature, and is expressed also in the Dreaming (Jukurrpa).
If you would like to know more about Fire Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 149x 213 cm
This Aboriginal painting represents Warlu, an Warlpiri word meaning Fire. Warlu is closely connected with rain and water (ngapa), in a cycle whereby one renews. Fire Dreaming recounts (Warlu Jukurrpa) events in the central 'Tanami Desert', wherein fire is made by two men using a fire-saw or fire-drill (and empowered by the correct songs), and two men carry the fire away from its source: one to the south, one to the north, forming a double hunting fire (lirramirni) which joins up and has the potential of travelling a long way to the west and north-west. This accord with the prevailing winter easterly or south-easterly winds. other. This cycle is apparent in nature, and is expressed also in the Dreaming (Jukurrpa).
If you would like to know more about Fire Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.
Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.
Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:
This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.
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