Wesley Williams “Freshwater Country” Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas 58cm x 97.5cm

Description

Original artwork!

Artist: Wesley Williams
Title: Freshwater Country
Size/Medium 58cm (h) x 97.5cm (w) approx
Category Acrylic painting on canvas
Certificate of authenticity: YES

Framing note: This canvas would look fantastic framed. It can also be stretched, but please note there is no painted border, so part of the image will wrap around the edges.

Cherbourg Qld Artist, Wesley Williams

Born:                1961
Origin:             Cherbourg, Qld
Tribal Group: Kaantju, Gungarie

Artwork Story

The kangaroo, goanna, turtle, eel, brim, emu, and plain turkey were my staple diet and means of food. This painting is my representation of the variety of bush tucker.

The background is painted in yellow patches and red, representing my country and the colour of the soil and ground. The two white-dotted circles represent the two main waterholes, with a creek system between them.

The colours each hold meaning—white represents water and life, black is my skin, red is blood, and yellow is the sun. The lines are my representation of my culture and beliefs, showing how straight I uphold and stand for my culture.

Completed  26/11/2024

Note: Wesley Williams is not a Gulf artist, but his artwork is part of the Wes Williams Collection at Ancient Journeys. These paintings showcase his country, Cherbourg, Queensland.