Noah Wurrkidj
Biography
Noah started painting after his first son was born in the early 2000s. He is recognised for the remarkable fineness of his rarrk (crosshatching). His delicate touch creates a lightness which is further enhanced by the white base that emanates through the repetitive grids. In this exhibition he explores the themes of wak (black crow ancestor) and the sacred place dilebang, a duwa site that contains many potent ancestor spirits, including the bones of the deceased ancestors, djulng. Close to the site are waterholes where the volatile Ngalyod (rainbow serpent) resides, which the artist depicts as white circles.
Past Exhibitions
Group
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2022 Northern Waters, Short St Gallery Broome
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2022 Legacy — the influence of Balang John Mawurndjul, Outstation Gallery
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2020 Legacy – the influence of Balang John Mawurndjul, Outstation Gallery, Parap, NT 0820