Goanna - Gary Wilson Reid Tjampitjinpa

Gary Wilson Reid Tjampitjinpa was born around 1966 and originated from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands 

However, Gary was adopted into a non-indigenous family very early on in life. Thus, he did not start re-connecting fully with his indigenous culture until his early 20’s when he returned to his country.

Gary married renowned artist Lily Campbell Napangardi.

Gary paints his dreaming ‘Nantucker’ which is a vivid portrayal of his country and also often paints ‘Lizard Dreaming’ and ‘Water Dreaming’.

Gary uses bright hues of blue, red, orange and yellow to create highly detailed artworks, which are distinct representations of Aboriginal culture, the land and the water flowing through it.

acrylic on canvas - black timber frame

74x 93cm