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Sal Badcock Studio & Gallery, Mission Beach
(Interracial Tasmanian landscape)
March 2005
'Tangara' is a children's book by Tasmanian author Nan Chauncey. 'Paya' is Tasmanian Aboriginal for two.
I recently read this gentle story of friendship between two little girls, Merrina & Lexie to whom language and colour presented no barrier, and was deeply moved by it.
Never before have I been so inspired to put a story onto canvas. I wanted my painting to depict the enormity of the landscape and the Aboriginal people and their ties to the land, marching back into the distance and a time long gone.
And on the other side, the story of Merrina and Lexie and their bond of friendship. Their tale spiraling from within. This is the most symbolic work I have produced, the shapes and colours tell the story. Merrina and Lexie may have different coloured skin and come from different backgrounds, but essentially they are the same.
acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
122 x 92 cm
If you'd like to buy this painting, or one like it (a commission), or have questions about price, method of payment, packing and shipping, please email Sal.
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