About the Artwork

In this artwork Patrick paints the landscapes found around his country, Ngarrgooroon (Texas). These areas are special to him as some still contain old cultural rock paintings and important dreamtime stories, including Red Butte, Horse Creek and Meriyin. Patrick has spent much of his life in these places along with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He has also worked these vistas as a distinguished ranger for many years, growing to know the ridges, creeks, and mountains in fine detail. Patrick was the last worker to leave Texas Downs Station when it closed in 1970.