Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Aunty Phyllis


Phyllis Pitchford, Tasmanian Aboriginal elder, pictured with the symbols of her culture, the ochre, shell necklaces and mutton bird.


Oils on Belgian linen board, 12"x12"



1 comment:

jeni thornley said...

That's a beautiful painting of Aunty Phyl.

She has very generously participated in a documentary I have just completed ISLAND HOME COUNTRY: http://www.jenithornley.com

and I just happened upon your blog - and it was lovely to see her - Thankyou!

cheers jeni