Tingari Cycle - Kiwikurra 2000 by Walala Tjapaltjarri 152x91cm Cat 5363WT

"Tingari Cycle - Kiwikurra 2000" by Walala Tjapaltjarri employs a highly personalised and minimalistic style to portray the sacred Tingari Cycle, an epic journey of Ancestral Beings from the Jukurrpa (Creation Era). This painting represents a significant Dreaming event at Kiwirkurra in the Gibson Desert, Western Australia, where a large group of Tingari ancestors gathered for Malliera (initiation) ceremonies before traveling north to Lake Mackay.

Kiwirkurra is characterised by numerous sandhills and important water soakages. Walala skilfully depicts the expansive sand dunes with red ochre rectangles and the soakage sites with yellow ochre rectangles. The resulting artwork is both dramatic and beautiful, capturing the essence of the landscape and its sacred significance.

Walala's distinctive approach blends traditional themes with contemporary minimalism, creating a powerful visual narrative. The use of bold, geometric shapes not only highlights the physical features of Kiwirkurra but also emphasises the spiritual journey of the Tingari ancestors. "Tingari Cycle - Kiwikurra 2000" stands as a testament to Walala Tjapaltjarri's deep connection to his cultural heritage and his innovative artistic vision.