Sandhill Country 2013

Abie Loy Kemarre made this rhythmic painting called 'Sandhill Country' with what looks like thin brushes and colourful paints. Imagine her sitting on the ground, brush in hand, steadily building up these undulating lines. You know, when I look at these paintings, I feel like I'm looking at a map or some kind of topography. I wonder if she was thinking about the landscape, the curves of the sandhills, the way the light plays across the land. The colors are so earthy and warm, but there's also something kind of dreamy and ethereal about them. I can almost feel the heat of the sun and the dryness of the sand. Look at how the lines curve and bend, creating this sense of movement and flow. It’s mesmerizing! It reminds me of other artists who use repetition and pattern to create a sense of rhythm, like Agnes Martin. It’s like she’s tapping into something primal and universal. It’s a reminder that we're all connected to the earth.