My Grandfather’s Country – Regeneration
$3,200.00
About Artist
Emrhan Tjapanangka Sultan is from the Western Arrarnta and Luritja people in Central Australia, and Kokatha people in South Australia. Tjapanangka is strongly connected to his cultural values and was taught, and given permission from his Elders, to paint the traditional style of the Western and Central Desert art from an early age.
In recent years Tjapanangka has been exploring different mediums, in particular digital designs and different colour pallets, and the blending of old and new techniques where traditional meets contemporary. This is a celebration of Tjapanangka’s artistic expression.
In 2022, he helped found Solid Lines, a First Nations agency dedicated to representing First Nations illustrators. In 2023, Solid Lines took home the top Indigenous Design Award at the Good Design Awards.
Artist Statement
“My Grandfather’s Country – Regeneration” is a vibrant painting capturing the revival of land, bush tucker, and grasses. This artwork underscores the cultural significance of sustaining the environment, reflecting the essential relationship between land and survival in my culture. Through rich, earthy tones and intricate details, the painting celebrates the reoccurring nature of regeneration and the enduring bond with my ancestral lands.