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Discover the profound journey of Patrick Tjungurray, a man with many names and a legacy rich in Australian history. This compelling book, published in 2021 by UWA Publishing, shines a light on Tjungurray's remarkable life, exploring his dual role as a young warrior and a dedicated advocate for Aboriginal rights. As you dive into these pages, you'll gain insight into Tjungurray's artistry and its connection to significant events in 20th-century Australia.
Through his life story and captivating art, this book not only reflects vital aspects of Aboriginal culture but also addresses the pressing health challenges faced by Aboriginal communities. It highlights the innovative efforts of the Purple House, an Indigenous organization that provides critical dialysis support to those in need across Central Australia. Your purchase supports this essential service.
Patrick Tjungurray is a figure revered in the Western Desert, honored for his profound understanding of Aboriginal Law and his groundbreaking contributions to the art world. This book is not just an account of his life but a gateway into the broader narrative of Indigenous rights and health advocacy in Australia. Perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and advocates for Indigenous rights, this book is a must-have addition to any collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760802080.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760802080
Year: 2021
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Ala. Alatuti. Oloodoodi. Patrick. Tjungurray. He is a man of many names, and they speak to many lives lived. Each handle gets held for a while in different times and places. He was a young warrior by his first name, but by each of his subsequent names he has stood just as proud. By each of those names he has fought for his rights, and the rights of his people, to live their lives their way, on their terms.
Through the prism of Patrick’s art and life, this book illuminates a unique part of the twentieth century Australian history and art history. It also tells of a health crisis face Aboriginal people across Australia and an innovative and effective response to this crisis being driven by an extraordinary Indigenous organisation, the Purple House (Western Desert Dialysis).
Patrick Tjungurrayi is revered throughout the Western Desert for his strength in Aboriginal Law, feted in the art-world for the originality and power of his paintings, and respected everywhere for his stand against the inadequate health bureaucracy of central Australia. His life illuminates the history, art history, and political history of Australia throughout the twentieth century. This is his story.
All proceeds from the sale of this book support the work of the Purple House in providing dialysis and essential support service to people in Central Australia and beyond.
Through his life story and captivating art, this book not only reflects vital aspects of Aboriginal culture but also addresses the pressing health challenges faced by Aboriginal communities. It highlights the innovative efforts of the Purple House, an Indigenous organization that provides critical dialysis support to those in need across Central Australia. Your purchase supports this essential service.
Patrick Tjungurray is a figure revered in the Western Desert, honored for his profound understanding of Aboriginal Law and his groundbreaking contributions to the art world. This book is not just an account of his life but a gateway into the broader narrative of Indigenous rights and health advocacy in Australia. Perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and advocates for Indigenous rights, this book is a must-have addition to any collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760802080.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760802080
Year: 2021
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Ala. Alatuti. Oloodoodi. Patrick. Tjungurray. He is a man of many names, and they speak to many lives lived. Each handle gets held for a while in different times and places. He was a young warrior by his first name, but by each of his subsequent names he has stood just as proud. By each of those names he has fought for his rights, and the rights of his people, to live their lives their way, on their terms.
Through the prism of Patrick’s art and life, this book illuminates a unique part of the twentieth century Australian history and art history. It also tells of a health crisis face Aboriginal people across Australia and an innovative and effective response to this crisis being driven by an extraordinary Indigenous organisation, the Purple House (Western Desert Dialysis).
Patrick Tjungurrayi is revered throughout the Western Desert for his strength in Aboriginal Law, feted in the art-world for the originality and power of his paintings, and respected everywhere for his stand against the inadequate health bureaucracy of central Australia. His life illuminates the history, art history, and political history of Australia throughout the twentieth century. This is his story.
All proceeds from the sale of this book support the work of the Purple House in providing dialysis and essential support service to people in Central Australia and beyond.