Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi "Grandmothers Country" 2233382 Tapestry settling in Byron Bay

settling in Byron Bay

Parallel lines painted on to canvas with his fingers create a mesmeric shimmering effect

This work shows a manifestation of the two sisters in the land of Garrawura at a place called Garriyak near Mapuru NT

I have been caring for country for most of my life and have a reciprocal relationship with the land

it impressed on him a personal responsibility to share his stories and those of his people through visual art

Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi "Grandmothers Country" 2233382 Tapestry settling in Byron BayGabriella Possum Nungurrayi is the eldest daughter of renowned artist Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri. She was taught to paint by her father at a very young age. His influences are apparent in her work, yet she has formed a style of her own. Her paintings depict stories such as her Grandmother's Country, Bush Tucker (Exploding Seed and Black Seed), Women's Ceremonies and Seven Sisters Dreamings. Gabriella's work is bold and vivid in colour and