Mitchell Fine Art is proud to announce the new display of 'Lorna Fencer Naparrula' at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach Reception.
Lorna Naparrula Fencer was born circa 1924 at Yartulu Yartulu in the Tanami Desert in the Northern Territory. She was custodian of her traditional homelands at Yumurrpa.
Lorna began painting on canvas in the mid 1980’s, prior to which she painted on traditional women’s coolamons and digging sticks for ceremony and for sale.
The travels of Naparrula and Nakamarra skin groups are the inspiration for Lorna Napurrula’s work. She is custodian of the Dreaming stories associated with Bush Potato (Yala), Caterpillar (Luju), Bush Onion, Yam (Warputi), Bush Tomato and Bush Plum.
Her works are known for their abstract and bold designs that feature strong and vivid colours.
In 2007 she was named as one of Australia’s 50 most collectable artists by the Art Collector Magazine.
To celebrate the new exhibition, a launch event was held on Thursday 5th March where guests were welcomed to Sofitel to enjoy the new art display in the reception.
Now on display at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD.