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E is for Eucalyptus tetrodonta, which is known by several Indigenous names, most notably Gaḏayka (or Gardaykga) in Yolŋgu, meaning “the word” or “message” (source: atlas of living Australia) because it is used in traditional bark painting. Its common name is Darwin Stringybark.
This 20 x 20 mini acrylic on canvas painting is part of an A-Z series of studies exploring the diversity and beauty of Australian flora. The artist grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the project was an exercise in learning and appreciating Aboriginal language and plant lore, and learning more about Australian plant species.
Signed on the reverse by the artist.
E is for Eucalyptus tetrodonta, which is known by several Indigenous names, most notably Gaḏayka (or Gardaykga) in Yolŋgu, meaning “the word” or “message” (source: atlas of living Australia) because it is used in traditional bark painting. Its common name is Darwin Stringybark.
This 20 x 20 mini acrylic on canvas painting is part of an A-Z series of studies exploring the diversity and beauty of Australian flora. The artist grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the project was an exercise in learning and appreciating Aboriginal language and plant lore, and learning more about Australian plant species.
Signed on the reverse by the artist.