Rocky Outcrops at Ungarla, 2001 by Dr George Tjapaltjarri 91x61cm Cat 4880DG

Recognised at birth as a Ngankari (traditional medicine man), Dr George had an upbringing preparing him for his noble role of bush doctor, healer and lawman. He presided over ceremonies throughout his entire life.

The yellow ochre and white roundels symbolize rocky outcrops of the terrain surrounding Ungarla. This highly contemporary, minimalist depiction by ‘Dr’ George represents the ochre used for the body designs associated with the Tingari Cycle plus the physical landscape of Ungarla.

The subject represented in this painting by Dr George is a portion of the highly significant Dreaming event of the Tingari Cycle which is secret/sacred and very little details are given.