{"product_id":"ct-26-395-clifford-thompson-target-eye","title":"CT-26-395 Clifford Thompson Target Eye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTarget Eye centres on the symbol of the gathering place, expressed through circles painted within one another, like the rings of a tree. These concentric forms represent people coming together—family, community, culture—connected across time and place. For Indigenous people, gathering is vital: it is how knowledge is shared, stories are told, and culture is kept strong. This is why the symbol appears so frequently in my work. Each circle holds presence and memory, reflecting the enduring importance of coming together in cultural ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAcrylic on Found Object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 55 x 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat No. CT-26-395\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARTIST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eClifford belongs to the Kaytetye language group, his mother’s country is Karlu Karlu (Devil’s Marbles) and his father’s country is Jarrah Jarrah. He was brought up in Ali Curang and his interest in art began as a boy at school doing chalk drawings on small blackboards. Clifford went to school with Fabian and Lindsay and they still live close up in the south fringe camp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eClifford has a strong work ethic and has worked at the Nyinkka Nyunyu precinct in the gardens and in particular with suicide bead project which makes painted beads for young people at risk. He is currently working with the council fencing and paints for the Tennant Men's Brio. Clifford likes to paint to for its meditative process which assists him to steer away from alcohol and keeps his mind off any problems. Painting is also a way for him to connect with country and remember his ancestors. Clifford preferred medium is acrylic on board. Clifford enjoys creating spacial patterns. His bold and rhythmic work depicts various aspects of life in Tennant and country, mainly from his mother’s country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eART CENTRE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the heart of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, Nyinkka Nyunyu Art \u0026amp; Culture Centre is a leading Aboriginal cultural centre, museum and art gallery created by and for the Warumungu people of the Barkly Region. Established through the vision and leadership of Warumungu Traditional Owners, the Centre was created to protect a significant sacred site, preserve cultural knowledge, and share the stories, art and history of Warumungu Country with future generations and visitors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNyinkka Nyunyu is located beside a sacred site connected to the ancestral Nyinkka, the spiny-tailed goanna, an important creation being in Warumungu culture. The Centre's distinctive architecture draws inspiration from the scales and movement of the goanna, embedding this important cultural story into the design of the building itself. Guided by Warumungu Traditional Owners and operated by Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation, Nyinkka Nyunyu remains a place where art, culture, history and community come together—protecting cultural heritage while creating opportunities for learning, connection and cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clifford Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49963275256051,"sku":"NYNY-CT-26-395","price":1780.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2513\/2531\/files\/CT-26-395.png?v=1784950150","url":"https:\/\/laundrygallery.com.au\/products\/ct-26-395-clifford-thompson-target-eye","provider":"Laundry Gallery Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}