AMY NELSON NAPANGARDI

TITLE: Body Paint

SIZE: 94cm X 126cm (37" X 49.6")

MEDIUM: Acrylic on Belgian linen

YEAR COMPLETED: 2001

PROVENANCE: Urapuntja Artists

This bright lovely linear work is by one of the highly talented artists who paints for the Artists of Ampilatwatja [Urapuntja]. In this work, Amy depicts traditional linear designs in acrylics on Belgian linen. The work has been issued with a certificate of authenticity, and is further authenticated by Urapuntja catalogue no. FANNp 01 00.

The painting shows great influence of earlier generation Utopia artists such as Ada bird Petyarre. A 1994 work (Aweyle) by Petyarre that was acquired by the Australian Gallery of New South Wales, shows similar use of linear compositions that together create a balanced composition.

This fresh and bold work by this emerging artists would be a great addition to any fine art collection, or investment portfolio. This painting will be couriered in a safe and sturdy postal tube to avoid any damage of the artwork whilst in transit.