Warilu in tin can
Symone Ishak
Warilu (also known as Blue-leaved mallee) is a drought-tolerant species of eucalypt that is native to the Northern Territory and can be found growing on red sand and stony spinifex county. In 2020, I spent some time in the remote community of Yuendumu, which is where I collected the Warilu and painted this still-life. The Warilu is held in a found tin can and placed on red dirt, up against the steel fence of our house. In Yuendumu, while working at the school and art centre, I also painted to connect and make sense of my new surroundings. I hope this painting conveys the striking colours that are ever-present in tough desert country.
Medium: Painting
H 27.5cm x W 35cm
Sale price: $ 900
Catalogue Number: 22AP54
Warilu (also known as Blue-leaved mallee) is a drought-tolerant species of eucalypt that is native to the Northern Territory and can be found growing on red sand and stony spinifex county. In 2020, I spent some time in the remote community of Yuendumu, which is where I collected the Warilu and painted this still-life. The Warilu is held in a found tin can and placed on red dirt, up against the steel fence of our house. In Yuendumu, while working at the school and art centre, I also painted to connect and make sense of my new surroundings. I hope this painting conveys the striking colours that are ever-present in tough desert country.