In isolation, the minimal, seemingly abstract paintings of George Tjungurrayi could originate from anywhere. Removed from their desert home and thrust into the contemporary art paradigm, these highly evolved, sophisticated renderings of line and tone appear perpetually chic and assuredly global.
His recent trajectory as an artist should be framed within his emergence from the shadows of a cultural hierarchy of kin and country-men who dominated the cultural landscape of Kintore and Kiwirrkura for many decades.
Scott Livesey Galleries
Until 21 June, 2014
Melbourne
Unkunya, 2011, acrylic on Belgian linen, 122 x 122cm
Courtesy the artist, Papunya Tula Artists, and Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne