My Country by Nellie Rubuntja Apetyarr, 60x96cm

"My Country" by Nellie Rubuntja Apetyarr is a captivating artwork from the Ampilatwatja community, located 350km northeast of Alice Springs. Nellie, a relative of the renowned land rights activist and painter Wenton Rubuntja, is known for her intricate depictions of her ancestral land. Her daughter, Helen Rubuntja Apetwarr, also follows in her artistic footsteps, continuing the family tradition.

Unlike conventional Western landscapes that rely on horizon lines and vanishing points, Nellie's work unfolds the middle ground, revealing hidden soakages and plants essential to the community's survival. This mature and progressive reinterpretation of landscape painting showcases the deep cultural connection to the land, making "My Country" a significant piece in the Aboriginal fine art market. The painting’s provenance is linked to Jukurrpa Artists, catalogue number 02ANR18.