Yalpirakinu 2007 Etching by Adrian Robertson AR-12

Yalpirakinu 2007 by Adrian Jangala Robertson is an exquisite etching, measuring 19.5 x 12 cm with a paper size of 26.5 x 39 cm. The artwork demonstrates the influence of his mentor, Billy Benn Perrurle, through its bold, energetic brushwork and the careful manipulation of the landscape's form. Robertson’s minimalist colour palette evokes a sense of mystery and sophistication, with soft tones illuminating the desert mountains and ridges.

The viewer is invited to explore the ridges of his mother’s Country, Yalpirakinu, also known as Yuelamu, which features prominently in much of Robertson’s work. This etching is a heartfelt homage to his mother, Eunice Napangardi, a respected artist herself, and evokes a deep connection to family and heritage.

Born in Papunya in 1962, Robertson has been a vital figure at Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists since 2002. His accomplishments include nominations for prestigious awards such as the Wynne, Archibald, and Sulman Prizes. He has also won the Telstra Painting Award (2020) and the Alice Prize (2022). A proud Warlpiri man, Adrian Jangala Robertson’s etchings and paintings beautifully express his deep connection to his heritage, family, and the Central Western Desert.