Sandhills of Mina Mina, 2003 by Dorothy Napangardi 91x91cm 7761DN

In this beautiful painting, Sandhills of Mina Mina , 2003, esteemed Warlpiri artist Dorothy Napangardi employs a distinctive style to portray the sandhills of Mina Mina. The radiating fan and scallop shapes create an illusion of depth, capturing the undulating desert landscape.

An aerial perspective reveals that this terrain is far from flat. The traversing lines in Napangardi's paintings symbolise the ancestral journeys through Country, reflecting the deep spiritual connection to the land.

This significant work is featured on page 17 of the monograph Honouring and Remembering the Art and Life of Dorothy Napangardi, 1987–2013 .

Dorothy Napangardi's innovative approach and unique artistic style have cemented her legacy as a leading figure in contemporary Indigenous Australian art.