PAINTING OF THE WEEK

Painting of the Week: Gabriella Possum's "Napperby Lake"
Size: 1660mm x 2200mm | Available now at Mandel Aboriginal Art Gallery

Normal Price: $8,500 | Special Price: $6,900

This week’s Painting of the Week shines a light on a remarkable artist from one of Australia’s most celebrated Aboriginal art families, Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi. As the daughter of the legendary Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Gabriella continues her father’s artistic legacy with works that are both deeply cultural and visually captivating.

About the Artist

Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi is a renowned Aboriginal artist whose works have been exhibited and collected worldwide. Born in 1967 near Napperby Station, northwest of Alice Springs, Gabriella began painting at an early age under the guidance of her father, Clifford Possum, one of the founding figures of the Western Desert art movement.

Her paintings are celebrated for their intricate dot work, luminous colours, and storytelling depth, often exploring Dreaming narratives such as Grandmother’s Country, Bush Tucker, and Seven Sisters Dreaming. Gabriella’s art weaves together themes of family, land, and ancestral connection, inviting viewers into a world where culture, nature, and memory converge in perfect rhythm.

Featured Painting

This large-scale work (1660mm x 2200mm) is a stunning representation of Gabriella’s signature style, an immersive visual journey filled with symbolic detail and emotional resonance. The canvas bursts with rich layers of colour and traditional iconography, illustrating the cycles of nature and the pathways of ancestral women as they travel across Country.

The meticulous dot patterns radiate with movement and life, drawing the viewer into the flow of Dreaming stories that have been passed down for generations. Each section of the painting tells part of a larger narrative, a celebration of connection, creation, and continuity.