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About the Artists
Our vibrant and dynamic artists are from the Utopia region; a large remote area of Central Australia which, until recently, had no government funded art centre. As a result of their pioneering efforts, they have one of the strongest and richest art histories.
PAST EXHIBITION
DESERT DOTS IV
4 Oct - 16 Dec 2019
Desert Dots IV continues our annual celebration of dot paintings, this year showcasing the depth of field and soulful expression of three Utopia icons.
Motorbike Paddy Ngale, Polly Ngale and Kathleen Ngale.
Anwekety (Conkerberry) by Polly Ngale | 60cm x 60cm
Measuring 60cm x 60cm, this piece has a depth not often found in smaller works and with its soft and refreshing spring colours it is a perfect fit for a narrow entrance, an office or bedroom. The splash of yellow adds an extra warmth and cheerfulness. A superb piece for someone wanting a Polly without the price tag of her large pieces.
Anwekety (Conkerberry) by Motorbike Paddy | 30cm x 30cm
There are subtle illustrations of Kadaicha men beneath the dotting. A creamy grey and cheerful light magenta tempers an otherwise monochrome crimson palette. Dots are applied with bamboo satay sticks and are layered over one another, conveying a three dimensional aesthetic
Be warned, this painting comes with red dirt stained white in some areas - authentically desert art.
Anwekety by Polly Ngale | 180cm x 120cm
Polly's paintings often exude a warmth generated by a rich palette of earthy colours, and are borne from traditional knowledge of the subject matter, of spiritual ties, ceremonial connection and personal responsibility. The earthy and autumnal hues in this oversized painting are complimented by the creamy white and ash pink making this piece something remarkably soft and special by Polly Ngale, who is over 80 years of age. A timeless piece.
EXHIBITION ARTWORK
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS
The dot painting technique used by sisters Polly and Kathleen Ngale and Kathleen's husband Motorbike Paddy is called dump dump. The term was coined when Emily Kame Kngwarreye was painting in the 1990's. Different sized brushes are 'dumped' into the paint and then onto the canvas in quick successions to create superimposed dotting to fill the canvas.
Polly Ngale
Polly Ngale is considered one of the most accomplished painters to have come from Utopia, attributed with the ability to use dots to create vivid, almost multi-dimensional patterns of colour, and convey a deep emotion and sensory experience for the viewer.
Motorbike Paddy Ngale
Motorbike is an Anmatyerre man from Ahalpere country. He used to work as a stockman in the Utopia region many years ago rounding up horses and bullocks to drove into Alice Springs. As a painter he is not prolific and his dot paintings in this exhibition depict the Conkerberry Story from his country.
Kathleen Ngale
Kathleen is a well known and respected dot painter in her mid 80's. Now blind, Kathleen is under the care of her husband Motorbike Paddy. Her works in this exhibition are older pieces, selected to highlight her dot style.
