ARTIST Amanda Hinkelmann

ARTWORK Dhala-bu-nya Bula Green (Cracks, Two) 

ARTWORK STORY

After a long drought the ground, as desperate as it is for water, forebodes its penetration, although it is such a vital life source, due to its absence when it was needed most.

This artwork is a metaphoric piece, representing the absence of people’s support when it is needed most, and the reluctance to accept that support when it is finally offered.

Born on Wiradjuri Land in Wagga Wagga, Amanda is an exceptionally passionate and talented Aboriginal artist who has been creating breathtaking original artworks from her studio under the moniker ‘Because of my Four’ for many years now.

Amanda’s artworks share stories of resilience, strength, and the power of women. She draws inspiration from her hometown of Wagga Wagga, her family, and the Dreamtime - displaying Aboriginal culture and storytelling in her own contemporary Aboriginal art style, developed through impatience, intuition, and an innate desire to create at all costs.

Measurements: 90 x 120cm