Arkaapa (Desert Oak tree)
Lawrence Jakamarra INKAMALA: artist
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This tree is special for being used in the past for yards and using the smaller ones for shade. In the old days they would cut them, strip the branches and make horse yards and fence lines. This is a good strong wood that grows everywhere in the Northern Territory Central Desert. All the colours I have used on this pot come from the colours and the shape of the bark on the tree. I was excited to start making this different pot with all these colours, my way (Artist statement 2017).
Title
Arkaapa (Desert Oak tree)
Artist/Maker and role
Lawrence Jakamarra INKAMALA: artist
Date
2017
Medium
terracotta and underglazes
Measurements
39.0 x 33.0cm
Credit line
Purchased through The Leah Jane Cohen Bequest, The Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation, 2018
The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Accession number
2018/0069