Behind the Art
Artist Stories
Much of the following is from the handwritten notes of Russell Sim who recorded his partner Linda Syddick’s story (that have been in the archives of Gallery Gondwana).
Linda and Russell have now left, putting off in their old dusty station-wagon. They enjoyed their stay but were eager to return home to their farm house in the Barossa.
Linda and Russell met in 1988 at Morrisoak town camp. He often went there with an Aboriginal health liaison officer. He was invited there one night when there was a disco set up and met Linda.
Artist Stories: Dr George Ward Tjapaltjarri
History & Culture
Skin names - relationships to each other and country.
The term ‘skin-name’ is used in relation to the kinship systems of the Australian Central Desert/Western Desert.
Aboriginal art is not confined to its traditional forms. What makes it so exciting is that it is continuing to evolve.
The expanding central and western desert art movement began in Papunya in 1971 and these mesmerising paintings continue to delight audiences from all over the world.
Essays, Articles & Blogs
Much of the following is from the handwritten notes of Russell Sim who recorded his partner Linda Syddick’s story (that have been in the archives of Gallery Gondwana).
Linda and Russell have now left, putting off in their old dusty station-wagon. They enjoyed their stay but were eager to return home to their farm house in the Barossa.
Linda and Russell met in 1988 at Morrisoak town camp. He often went there with an Aboriginal health liaison officer. He was invited there one night when there was a disco set up and met Linda.
Our journey into the extraordinary world created by Linda Syddick Napaltjarri… extracts by her partner Russell Sim… Chapter 1: If I ever had to make a day for you… the revealing writings by Russell Sim about his partner and love of his life, Linda Syddick Napaltjarri
Publications
Collecting ‘Limited Edition Prints’ is enjoyed by people everywhere.
An essay by Dr Christine Nicholls.
A Catalogue Essay by Dr Christine Nicholls.