Pirlinyanu by Julie Nangala Robertson, 61x61cm

"Pirlinyanu Site - Water Dreaming, 2002" by Julie Nangala Robertson showcases the significant Water Dreaming (Ngapa Jukurrpa) site of Pirlinyanu, known for its vital waterholes and abundant bush tucker. Traditional knowledge allows access to fresh water in the deep, naturally occurring wells by moving specific rocks, revealing the hidden resources of this seemingly arid landscape.

In this unique rendition, Julie employs an aerial perspective and a distinctive monochromatic palette. Her technique of alternating dot sizes and building specific shapes and reference points through repeated overdotting creates works of extraordinary optical brilliance.

Julie, the eldest of five daughters of Dorothy Napangardi Robinson, recently changed the spelling of her surname to Robertson to align with her relatives in Yuendumu, correcting a misspelling by her father, Windy. Windy had two wives: Rene Robinson and Dorothy Robinson.