Timo Hogan

2019, acrylic on linen
1370 x 1400 mm
Cat No. 19-140

Selected: Men from Spinifex Country
Spinifex Arts Project

Timo Hogan has depicted his country of Lake Baker to the north of traditional Spinifex Lands. It is here that a powerful wanampi (water serpent) resides and must be pacified by ritual for even family to enter. Timo says he has depicted the wanampi after he has been out hunting for any kuka (game) he can find. He is looking well fed so he must have been successful. Timo states that he will kill and eat camels because they destoy the water source which is his home. Surrounding the lake, Timo has depicted the creek lines where the Wati Kutjara (Two Men) watch on from.