A Rose For Nora Wompi

A Rose For Nora Wompi

Nora Wompi's painting is so beautiful to live with. The artwork's luscious colours and sensuous paint remind me of her sweet granite nature. Nora Nungurrayi  and Kumantjayi Nampitjin, often inseparable, were so kind to me with their Maparn (traditional healer) skills when I wasn't feeling well one time. 

'Wompi' and Kumantjayi took me into the bush from Balgo Hills, (top left corner of the Tanami Desert) boiled a billy over a quickly flaming fire, and started gently singing. Secret medicine trickled into thick black tea, Kumantjayi's steady touch warmed my sore ribs and the wise ladies bade their time, lulling, watchful, as they opened the path for my un-wellness to shift away with the wind.

 Warlayirti Artists artworks are on view by appointment in Melbourne until early January 2016.  You are invited to email  Helen at palya.com.au  for details.

Image: Nora Wompi Nungurrayi's 'Kunawaritji' picture behind the rose 1200 x 800 mm. Acrylic on Linen. Detail. Photo: Helen Read.

Dr Carla van Laar

Artist | Creative Arts Therapist at Carlavanlaar.com, Master Creative Arts Therapy, Doctor Therapeutic Arts Practice, PACFA Clinical Registrant, PACFA Accredited Supervisor, CCET Approved Member.

9 年

Hi Helen I would love to make an appointment to come and see the art, warmly Carla

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