Jan Billycan (Djan Namundie) (c.1930 - 2016)

Kirriwirri, 2010

Synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on linen
bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, medium, Short Street Gallery cat. 27400

91.5 x 91.5 cm

Short Street Gallery, Broome
William Mora Galleries, Melbourne
Private collection, Melbourne acquired from the above in March 2010

This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Short St Gallery that states: ‘Jan says “this is the birth place of my father’s clan. Our clan is also names Kirriwirri, and call each individual members of this clan Kirriwirri. There is a big warla (mud flat) at this place. This is what this painting is about.” Kirriwirri is the Great Sandy Desert close to and west of Well 33 on the Canning Stock Route. It is the birth place of Jan and her family, This work shows tali (sand dunes) and jila (living water).’

CONDITION REPORT:

This work is in excellent, stable and original condition.