Wesley Williams “Freshwater Crayfish” Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas 65cm x 97.5cm

Description

Original artwork!

Artist: Wesley Williams
Title: Freshwater Crayfish
Size/Medium 65cm (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

On this canvas is a freshwater crayfish. It symbolises my hunting skills as a young boy growing up in the 60s. I had to use my hands to get under the claws to be able to catch a feed.

I remember the best waterholes and where to go. There are eight waterholes connected by a creek, with a red claw in the middle as a representation of the crayfish. White represents water, yellow the sun, and red for blood. The black ground is patched with yellow, representing the type of soil associated with this country.

Completed 06/04/2020

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.