Karina Coombes Tiwi, b. 1982
Floor Mat, 2023
ochre on linen
120 x 80 cm
47 1/4 x 31 1/2 in
47 1/4 x 31 1/2 in
MM7090
$ 3,800.00
In this painting Karina depicts the traditional floor mats that are woven and dyed from natural fibres. Karina Coombes' artistic career began in mid-2010 under the direction of her grandfather,...
In this painting Karina depicts the traditional floor mats that are woven and dyed from natural fibres.
Karina Coombes' artistic career began in mid-2010 under the direction of her grandfather, Justin Puruntatameri and her aunty Florence (Justin’s eldest daughter). Justin in particular was able to give Karina invaluable advice on what she could correctly portray as defined by her Tiwi family ties.
Karina Coombes' artistic career began in mid-2010 under the direction of her grandfather, Justin Puruntatameri and her aunty Florence (Justin’s eldest daughter). Justin in particular was able to give Karina invaluable advice on what she could correctly portray as defined by her Tiwi family ties.