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"Hair String" (2004) Painting by Makinti Napanangka
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Acrylic
on Linen Canvas
- Dimensions Height 59.1in, Width 39.4in
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $20,000 Abstract
Title - "Hair String"
Painted in 2004 when Makinti was at her best
Size is 150 cms by 100 cms (59 by 39 inches)
Acrylic on Belgian linen
Excellent provenance
Stunning colours
10 work in progress images
The lines that are found throughout Makinti's artworks relate to the hair string ceremonial skirts that women would wear during Pintupi ceremonies. Songs and dances are performed and these are also represented in her artworks through repetitive clusters of lines.
About Makinti Napanangka (Deceased)
Makinti Napanangka was born in approximately 1930 and sadly passed away in January 2011.
Makinti is considered one of Australia's most influential and talented Aboriginal artists post the Emily Kame Kngwarreye era, and prior to her death was considered Australia's most collectable living Aboriginal artist. She was from the Pintupi language group and region of Central Australia.
Makinti's first contact with white people was seeing them ride camels when she was living at Lupul. She was one of a large group of people who walked into Hassts Bluff in the early 1940?s, together with her husband Nyukuti Tjupurrula (brother of well known Aboriginal artists Nosepeg Tjupurrula) and their infant son Ginger Tjakamarra.
Makinti began painting for Papunya Tula Artists in 1996 but had already had experience working with acrylic paints and canvas during the Kintore and Haasts Bluff art project held in 1993/1994. Her children Ginger, Narrabri (who sadly passed away in 2010) and Jacqueline all went on to have artistic career with Papunya Tula Artists as well. Makinti's career took off during the mid 1990's as interest grew and her unique style developed.
A physically small woman she was very robust and strong. Her art is characterised by a more spontaneous approach in illustrating traditional iconography so often seen in Pintupi artwork.
Her artworks may seem very abstract with the interplay of colours such as yellow, orange and white with circles and lines throughout however her paintings are still very much based on her Dreaming of Kungka Kutjarra (Two Women). The lines that are found throughout her artworks relate to the hair string ceremonial skirts that women would wear during Pintupi ceremonies. Songs and dances are performed and these are also represented in her artworks through repetitive clusters of lines.
Her artwork is represented in some of the most significant Australian public art collections. She has participated in countless exhibitions since the start of her artistic career and has been recognised as being in the top 50 most collectable Aboriginal Artists of all time.
Over her career she was a selected entrant on many occasions in Australians most prestigious art prize, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award and was the overall winner of this in 2008.
Makinti's collections include -
National Gallery of Victoria.
Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Queensland Art Gallery.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Shell Aboriginal Art Fund Collection.
Collection of Margaret Levi and Robert Kaplan.
Collection of Richard Klingler.
Macquarie Bank Collection.
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Makinti Napanangka (c.1930-2011) was considered as one of Australia's most influential and talented Aboriginal artists, making a significant mark in the post-Emily Kame Kngwarreye era. Leading up to her passing, she held the distinguished title of Australia's most collectable living Aboriginal artist. Hailing from the Pintupi language group in Central Australia, Makinti's artistic journey unfolded against the rich backdrop of her cultural heritage.
Makinti's foray into the art world began in 1996 when she started painting for Papunya Tula Artists. However, her familiarity with acrylic paints and canvas had roots in the earlier Kintore and Haasts Bluff art project in 1993/1994. This artistic legacy extended to her children, Ginger, Narrabri (who sadly passed away in 2010), and Jacqueline, all of whom embarked on artistic careers with Papunya Tula Artists. Makinti's career gained momentum in the mid-1990s as interest in her work grew, and her distinctive style evolved.
Her art is characterized by a spontaneous approach, offering a unique perspective on traditional Pintupi iconography. While her paintings may appear abstract, with vibrant interplays of colors like yellow, orange, and white, adorned with circles and lines, they remain deeply rooted in her Dreaming of Kungka Kutjarra (Two Women). The lines, a recurring motif in her artworks, symbolize the hair string ceremonial skirts worn by women during Pintupi ceremonies. Makinti masterfully translated songs and dances into her art, creating repetitive clusters of lines that resonated with cultural significance.
Makinti Napanangka's impact extended beyond her unique artistic expression, earning her a place in some of Australia's most significant public art collections. Participating in numerous exhibitions since the inception of her career, she garnered recognition as one of the top 50 most collectable Aboriginal Artists of all time. Her excellence in the art world was further affirmed by her consistent presence in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, Australia's most prestigious art prize. In 2008, Makinti achieved the pinnacle of success by being named the overall winner of this esteemed award.
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Nationality:
AUSTRALIA
- Date of birth : unknown date
- Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Contemporary Australian Artists Artists presented by a gallery
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