Rosella Namok (born 1979)

KAAPAY AND KUYAN: YOUNG PEOPLE, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

130.0 x 85.5 cm

signed, inscribed and dated lower right: Rosella Namok / Lockhart River / 2001
bears inscription verso: title and Lockhart River Arts cat. 020601

Painted at Lockhardt River, Cape York, Queensland
Lockhart River Arts and Cultural Centre, Cape York, Queensland (cat. RN 020601)
Private collection, Sydney

This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Lockhart River Arts Centre that states:


‘Today, young people…here we’re Lockhart…they don’t care for before days…don’t follow kaapay and kuyan anymore. They make old people sad…hardly any old people left…young ones won’t listen…makes old people sad. For me…I’m glad I’ve got the right partner…follow old ways… kaapay with kuyan…that’s right. When my kids get older…I’ll help them…they have to know kaapay and kuyan…choose the right partner.