Sandhills of Mina Mina by Dorothy Napangardi 91x152cm

In her 2003 masterpiece, Sandhills of Mina Mina , esteemed Warlpiri artist Dorothy Napangardi employs a distinctive style to depict 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 pages 17–18 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.