Sonya Sunfly
Tjawa Tjawa
acrylic on linen
91.4 x 61 cm
1145-22
Sonya has painted her Grandmother's Country, esteemed artist Bai Bai Napangarti (dec), a site close to Tjawa Tjawa (Pt Moody) called Wiwi. The main feature of this country is a...
Sonya has painted her Grandmother's Country, esteemed artist Bai Bai Napangarti (dec), a site close to Tjawa
Tjawa (Pt Moody) called Wiwi. The main feature of this country is a large swamp shown in the centre of the
painting. The swamp is surrounded by tali (sandhills) and is an important site for women's ceremonial dancing.
Sonya is also the daughter of Pauline Sunfly, who taught her to paint.
Tjawa (Pt Moody) called Wiwi. The main feature of this country is a large swamp shown in the centre of the
painting. The swamp is surrounded by tali (sandhills) and is an important site for women's ceremonial dancing.
Sonya is also the daughter of Pauline Sunfly, who taught her to paint.