Images(2)

Body Design

Artist Lidwina Tepomitari (1971)

Printer Northern Editions

Date2006

Object number00042458

NameEtching

MediumPaper, ink, pencil

Dimensions355 x 395 mm
Image: 200 x 245 mm

ClassificationsArt

Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection

Terms

Northern Territory

DescriptionThis work, demonstrative of the strong geometric abstractions typical of contemporary Tiwi art, draws inspiration from the art of body painting that has been practiced by the Tiwi for thousands of years. This patterning, characterised by geometric structures of lines and dots are a significant element in much of the work produced by Tiwi artists.SignificanceThis work, demonstrative of the strong geometric abstractions typical of contemporary Tiwi art, draws inspiration from the art of body painting that has been practiced by the Tiwi for thousands of years. This patterning, characterised by geometric structures of lines and dots are a significant element in much of the work produced by Tiwi artists.