Uluru (Ayers Rock) by Vincent Forrester

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 23.04.08

Vincent Forrester is a Luritja/Aranda man born in Alice Springs, central Australia. Vincent grew up on a cattle station where he was brought up traditionally by his forefathers. Vincent is an artist and teacher of traditional law to young men.

This painting is the second of a three-part series called Mutitjulu Fight Back painted in 2006. This painting represents Aboriginal sites 'Imanpa and Wilbia, near Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Juta (the Olgas). It also refers to dreamtime story of the two little boys in wind shelter. The colours illustrated in the painting are the traditional colours used for ceremonial body paint.

An audio with the artist is available for this painting. To listen, view Uluru (Ayers Rock) Part 2 - Audio Interview with Aboriginal Artist Vincent Forrester.

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