Grandmother's Country 

Michelle Possum Nungurrayi made this painting, Grandmother's Country, using acrylic paint on canvas. If you look closely, you'll notice the painting's surface is teeming with countless dots of colour. This meticulous technique is typical of contemporary Indigenous Australian art. The effect is not just visual; the repetitive, meditative process of dotting each point connects the artist to the land and its stories. The colours themselves are significant too. Earthy ochres mix with brighter synthetic pigments, mirroring the blend of tradition and modernity in Nungurrayi's life. The labor-intensive pointillist approach speaks to a deep cultural connection and identity, reminding us that even in a globalized art market, process and meaning remain inseparable. Ultimately, Grandmother’s Country invites us to consider the powerful ways in which materials, making, and cultural heritage intertwine. It challenges us to see beyond the surface and appreciate the rich layers of history and meaning embedded within.