Dibirdibi Country 2012

Sally Gabori painted Dibirdibi Country with what looks like acrylic on canvas. At first glance, the bold strokes of white against the dark blue suggest a kind of raw, immediate expression. You can really feel Gabori’s hand in the making of this; there's a sense of freedom, like she's just letting it all out. Looking closer, you see how the white paint is layered, thick in some places, almost translucent in others, giving a tactile quality to the surface. The contrast with the deep blue heightens the drama, making the white shapes feel almost luminous. Look at the way she builds up these masses with short, choppy strokes – it creates a visual texture that’s so rich and alive. It reminds me a bit of Franz Kline’s work, but with a unique, earthy quality that’s all Gabori’s own. Ultimately, it’s a painting that invites you to lose yourself in its rhythms and textures, embracing the beauty of ambiguity and the power of pure feeling.