Papunya Tjupi Arts

5 AM 6434/09
Candy Nakamarra Kalipinypa - Water Dreaming 2009
Acrylic on Belgian linen 1220 x 910mm SOLD
This painting depicts Candy's father, Johnny Warrangkula, Water dreaming at Kalipinypa northwest of Sandy
Blight Junction, Western Australia. The painting tells the story of an important rain making ceremony to invoke
the elements. The the various designs represent the nature of the storm and country. Kalipinypa water dreaming
is a powerful storm bringing on the lightning, thunderclouds and rain sending its deluge to rejuvenate the
earth, filling rock holes, clay pans and creeks. It has the power to create new life and growth upon the land.