Maureen Poulson Napangarti

The painting depicts designs associated with Kapi Tjukurrpa (Water Dreaming) at Kalipinypa, a site northwest of Kintore. The tjukurrpa tells of an important rain making ceremony to invoke the elements. It is a powerful storm bringing on the lightning, thunderclouds and rain sending its deluge to rejuvenate the earth, filling rock holes, clay pans and creeks. It has the power to create new life and growth upon the land.

The painting depicts designs associated with Kapi Tjukurrpa (Water Dreaming) at Kalipinypa, a site northwest of Kintore. The tjukurrpa tells of an important rain making ceremony to invoke the elements. It is a powerful storm bringing on the lightning, thunderclouds and rain sending its deluge to rejuvenate the earth, filling rock holes, clay pans and creeks. It has the power to create new life and growth upon the land.

This piece is part of a body of work created during the forced closure of the art centre due to COVID-19 imposed restrictions, which also saw the closure of roads to and from Papunya Community for two months. Whilst staying put in Papunya, Papunya Tjupi's most sought after artists wished to continue painting from their homes, persevering through the uncertainty. Created in an informal setting, each work presents the artists unique and highly developed styles on a paired back canvas. Maureen has depicted the Kalipinypa landscape which features the lake, tali (sandhills), spinifex, rocks and roads. Kalipinypa is an important Water Dreaming site Northwest of Kintore.