Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula (c.1930 - 2016)

TJUNTULPUL, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen
bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JY0110152

91.0 x 61.0 cm

Painted for Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory in 2001
Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne (stamp verso)
Private collection, Melbourne

This work is accompanied by a certificate from Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory that states: ‘This painting depicts the swampy area known as Tjuntulpul, situated in sandhill country, east of the Kiwirrkura Community.

In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men came from the west and passed through this site during their travels to Lake Mackay.

Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given.

Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.