Jimmy Tchooga Australian, Kukatja, b. 1951
Tjukakarrinyu, 2023
acrylic on linen
81.3 x 30.5 cm
457-23
This painting depicts the story associated with Jimmy's Tjukurrpa (dreaming), given to Jimmy by his father. This story is set in Jimmy's traditional country of Tjukakarrinyu, east of Balgo in...
This painting depicts the story associated with Jimmy's Tjukurrpa (dreaming), given to Jimmy by his father. This
story is set in Jimmy's traditional country of Tjukakarrinyu, east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert. The central
weaving lines represent Tjurrnu (soak water) whilst the patterning surrounding it depict the Tali (sandhills).
story is set in Jimmy's traditional country of Tjukakarrinyu, east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert. The central
weaving lines represent Tjurrnu (soak water) whilst the patterning surrounding it depict the Tali (sandhills).