Crucifixion, 1997 by Linda Syddick Napaltjarri 190x124cm Cat 2572LSN

The powerful imagery in this painting represents the Christian religious theme of the Crucifixion. The nailing of Christ to the cross is represented by the central white and red vertical column. The U-shapes seen to the bottom of the painting surrounding a distorted blue and white roundel symbolise seated Aboriginal people.

Linda's life has been influenced by Lutheran missionaries, hence the syncretic nature of her work. Whilst upholding her traditional belief system she is attempting to reconcile this contemporary issue through her art; a fusion of Christianity and the Dreaming.

This serves to remind us that the Dreaming is essentially a dynamic process which incorporates the totality of life, rather than a static historical, mythical past. The Dreaming deals with all issues; past, present, and future.