Leon Russell Black
Artwork title: Bush Holiday Dreaming
Medium: Natural ochre on stringy bark
Size: 91 cm x 80 cm
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About the Artwork
My paintings are about my country, my culture, my family and the Tiwi people. It conveys going fishing, hunting and gathering. I am really good at seeing the ripples on the surface of the water, it tells me that the Miputuwi (fishes) are there, and I can spear them really good. My dreaming is Narringarri (Magpie Geese). My country is Jurrupi (Jessie River) – there are really big oysters there, and in the shallow waters we can get turtles and dugong. When I was little, I went fishing, hunting, and goose shooting with my Dad, and I learnt from him.
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About the Artist
Leon Black began painting in 2017, inspired by his mother Nina Puruntatameri and grandfather Romuald Puruntatameri, both renowned Tiwi artists. He uses natural ochres in his art, depicting life in Pirlangimpi in his unique Tiwi style. Leon was a finalist in the 2021 Telstra NATSIAA and Churchie Emerging Artist awards.