John is a Kunwinikuartistand his country is EastArnhem landin the Northern Territory of Australia. He paints with ‘grass’,which is the stem of a freshwater reed that has many fibres inside. These are pared to the thicknessrequiredfor his Skin group. The thickness of the lines and the way they are applied isvery important– besides Skin, they tell the Clan and Country of the artist.
Dimensions: 7cm H x 26cm W | Wood
This artwork has been purchased directly from an Aboriginal artist in Kakadu National Park or Arnhem Land. Ochre Art Gallery is committed to supporting artists, their families and the local community.
