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Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa

Creator: Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa
Offered by: Tishu

Description
Entitled "Two Kuniya (Pythons) During Tingari Cycle", this mesmerizing painting was painted by Australian aboriginal artist Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa (1950-2020) in 2004. The imagery depicts the traveling of two pythons, a male and a female, from the east to Karrilwara, a rock waterhole site near Kiwirrkura. This is part of the dreamtime story of Tingari circle, an esoteric storyline about a group of ancestral beings travelling across the vast Aboriginal land to perform rituals and shape the landscape.
Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa is the son of the artist Naata Nungurrayi and younger brother of the artist Ronnie Tjampitjinpa. He was born near Kiwirrkura circa 1950.
Provenance: Papunya Tula Artists Pty. Ltd., Alice Springs, cat. no. KW0410187;
Acquired in 2007 by The Kelton Foundation, Santa Monica.
The painting is noted verso with artist's name, Papunya Tula Artistis Pty and the catalog no. It comes with a copy of the collection document from The Kelton Foundation.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	Australia
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	acrylic on linen
Condition:	Good. Stretched not framed
Creation Date:	2004
Styles / Movements:	Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism
Incollect Reference #:	590897

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	48 in;	H.2.	1 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	121.92 cm;	H.2.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.