Untitled 1995

This untitled painting was made by Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri using what looks like acrylic on canvas. I can imagine the painting gradually coming into being through a process of repetition and variation; a field of circular forms connected by lines and interspersed with geometric shapes. It's like the artist has created an entire world. I wonder what Tjapaltjarri was thinking as he built this painting? Maybe he started with a central circle and then intuitively expanded outward, responding to the emerging patterns and rhythms. I see these earthy tones—the browns, tans, and creams—and they make me think about how the painting connects to land, place, and memory. The lines feel firm, deliberate, and rhythmic. I like to think about the legacy of this artist, working with simple tools and materials. It's like a dance between intention and chance. Painters are always in conversation, you know?