{"product_id":"ct-26-455-clifford-thompson-lindsay-nelson-and-simon-wilson-angel-of-cleanliness","title":"CT-26-455 Clifford Thompson, Lindsay Nelson and Simon Wilson Angel of Cleanliness","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound object, enamel and acrylic paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 225 x 125 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat No. CT-26-455\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARTIST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClifford Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. Clifford 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindsay Nelson\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in 1974 grew up at Ali Curang with Fabian. They went to school together and now paint together in the Brio. Lindsay speaks Walpiri his first language and Kaytetye. His country is Jarra Jarra. He initially worked for the Council at Ali Curang in Community Development before settling in Tennant Creek and working with the painting group. Lindsay’s father was an important ceremonial boss in the region and widely respected for his knowledge about Law and country. This is reflected in his sparse and elegant iconic work, the ceremonial language of his forebears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimon Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e is from the Kaytetye language group. He developed an interest in art at the age of 14 whilst still at School. Simon has at once an introspective and serious engagement with aesthetics and a detachment that allows him to pursue action for its own sake. His work is performative whether bold meditative. His art is pretty explorative and raw he is finding his own language in the Brio. He enjoys experimenting with different materials such as found objects and focusing on the accidental and consequences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eART CENTRE\u003c\/h2\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, Lindsay Nelson \u0026 Simon Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50199844192499,"sku":"NYNY-CT-26-455","price":37400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/2513\/2531\/files\/CT-26-455.jpg?v=1785738496","url":"https:\/\/laundrygallery.com.au\/products\/ct-26-455-clifford-thompson-lindsay-nelson-and-simon-wilson-angel-of-cleanliness","provider":"Laundry Gallery Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}