Untitled 2010

This ‘Untitled’ painting was created by Makinti Napanangka using acrylic paint on canvas. The painting is dominated by warm hues of red and yellow. The circular forms, created by bold brushstrokes, might evoke the feeling of heat, like looking at a desert landscape under the midday sun. The overall structure consists of interconnected semi-circular shapes. These structures may be interpreted through the lens of semiotics. What might seem like simple shapes can be understood as cultural signs. In Western Desert art, circles often represent sites or locations, and the lines can symbolize journeys or connections. Looking closely, you will see how Napanangka has distributed these forms, creating a composition that challenges fixed perspectives. She prompts us to reconsider how we perceive space and the stories embedded within the landscape. The painting invites continuous re-evaluation, as each viewer brings their own experiences to decode its structure and symbolism.