Ndorkwa (Wild Plum) by Emily Kame Kngwarreye

Ndorkwa (Wild Plum) 1989

emilykamekngwarreye

abstract expressionism

naturalistic pattern

animal print

geometric pattern

abstract pattern

minimal pattern

organic pattern

natural texture

pattern in nature

organic texture

Emily Kame Kngwarreye's 1989 painting, "Ndorkwa (Wild Plum)," is a prime example of her signature "dot" style, characterized by a dense and intricate pattern of tiny dots in various colors. The artwork's title and the use of warm, earthy hues suggest a connection to the artist's Aboriginal heritage and the natural landscape of her homeland in Australia. Kngwarreye's works are known for their vibrant energy and their ability to convey both the beauty and the fragility of the natural world.