Pirlinyanu Diptych, 2011 by Julie Nangala Robertson, 91x182cm

The diptych Pirlinyanu Dreaming, 2011 by Julie Nangala Robertson, is a captivating artwork ideal for large spaces such as foyers or corridors. Each painting measures 91x91 cm, combining to form a nearly 2-meter wide or tall display. This art piece is perfect for those who appreciate visual depth, as it is striking from both a distance and up close.

Julie Nangala Robertson, the winner of the 2023 Telstra Aboriginal Art Award for Best Painting, illustrates her Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming), linked to her father’s ancestral land in Pirlinyanu, a rocky outcrop in the Tanami Desert. Her work features an aerial perspective and a distinctive monochromatic palette, creating an extraordinary optical effect. Julie's technique includes varying dot sizes and overdotting to build specific shapes and reference points.

Julie, the eldest daughter of Dorothy Napangardi Robinson, recently changed her surname's spelling to Robertson, aligning with other family members in Yuendumu. Her father, Windy, had two wives, Rene and Dorothy Robinson. This change honors her family's heritage while correcting a long-standing misspelling.