Title: Together

An artwork by Sarrita and Tarisse King

Through its depiction of key cultural sites and incorporating elements such as fire, water and earth, this artwork addresses the theme of communities merging together through shared values.

The use of charcoal colours relates to the regeneration of the land and the role the elements play in shaping the diverse landscapes.

The smaller campsites merge into one large campsite along the travelling lines with the different colours of the smaller circles representing the diversity between communities.

The larger campsite, through the use of multiple colours, portrays values like teamwork, camaraderie and respect.

The movement of people between smaller and larger communities is represented through the travelling lines, and the use of colour represents the diversity of people making these journeys.

Artists: Sarrita and Tarisse King

Sarrita King is a highly talented aboriginal artist from the NT, who combines traditional Aboriginal techniques such as ‘dotting’ but fuses it with other techniques inherited from her father. Her artworks are striking depictions of the Australian landscape and its harsh landscapes.

Tarisse King is a highly talented aboriginal artist from the NT, who uses the traditional Aboriginal dotting style in a refreshing and complex way, depicting Australian topography.