Untitled (Tjuntulpul) 1999

This ‘Untitled’ painting by Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri is a mass of meandering lines. It’s easy to imagine him making this, patiently dotting and drawing, letting his hand travel across the canvas. I wonder what he was thinking about as he built up this intricate design. It looks like a landscape, maybe a topographical map. The lines seem to ripple and undulate, full of quiet energy. I love the way he varies the rhythm. It’s not just a flat pattern, but has a real sense of depth. It feels like the kind of thing Agnes Martin might have made if she’d been stranded in the outback! These artists are all, in a way, in conversation. They share a passion for the possibilities of painting. It's about embracing the unknown, letting the medium lead the way, and trusting that something meaningful will emerge. Painting is embodied expression, and each mark is a record of the artist's journey.