Walter Jackson Paintings - For Sale
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Author: Leah Muir
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Publishing date: 30 May 2006 4:00pm
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Walter Jackson is a Ngarrindjeri man that utilizes cultural knowledge as avenues to motivate and inspire other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to participate in cultural activities. Walter was recently awarded with the Office for Young Indigenous Achiever Award for South Australia. Walter’s visual art is a reflection of his understanding and knowledge of his land.
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Hills Mallee Southern Regional Health Service has a selection of Walter’s paintings available for sale. Please contact Steve Sumner on (08) 8535 6833 for your chance to purchase one of these striking pieces of art (please click on the images below for a larger image).
“PELICAN’S MIST” - $500
This painting represents the Pelican’s travels. Pelicans are to the Ngarrindjeri people a sacred bird and totem meaning Ngatji. The purple colours represent a peaceful mist before day rise.
“CREATION OF THE BUTTERFISH” - $600
This painting represents the creation of the Butterfish, which is a culturally significant resource to the Narungga People. Water and Fire are the two most important elements of creation. The fire (background) represents the birth of the Butterfish.
“MURRAY COUNTRY” - $750
This painting represents Ngarrindjeri Country and how the River Murray acts as the main arteries, which pumps life (blood) through our bodies. The River Murray is home to the animal, bird and mammal life which are our totems, our friends. Our responsibilities as Ngarrindjeri People are to protect them. Murray Country is representing Ngarrindjeri People’s connection to the Murrayland areas.
“ON COUNTRY” - $850
This painting is Balgown, Yorke Peninsula, which is a significant place to the Narungga People. The Butterfish below is one of the main food resources to the people. This painting represents the view of both worlds, above and below the water; this can only be seen and appreciated by being on country.
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