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Australian Aboriginal Painting by Sam Dickensen

Creator: Sam Dickensen
Offered by: Tishu

Description
Title: Witchetty Grub Dreaming
Artists: Australia Aboriginal Artist Sam Dickensen
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Measurement: 53.5" x 48"
Stretched not framed.
A visually stunning aboriginal dot painting depicting "witchetty grub dreaming", a dream time story of collecting the grubs for foods in the western desert of Australia. The dots were used extensively in different color to form the positive and negative space and image to showcase a communal gathering. It is both tribal and contemporary, a strong statement.
This piece was purchased in the late 90s from a gallery in Perth.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	acrylic on canvas
Condition:	Excellent. minor wear
Creation Date:	1993
Styles / Movements:	Other , Outsider Art
Incollect Reference #:	275174

Dimensions

W.	53.5 in;	H.	48 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	135.89 cm;	H.	121.92 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.