Brad Turner - Ngihrgawany (SPRING) II

Original Artwork

76 x 50cm | Acrylic on canvas | stretched | Ready to hang

About the Artwork: 

In the soft light of spring, Bundjalung Country awakens with quiet energy. Fresh shoots push through the earth, and the air carries the scent of renewal. Gentle warmth settles across the land, and colour begins to rise rich ochres, warm yellows, and touches of rose and pink echoing the season’s return. The ngihrgawany artworks move with this change, flowing through the land like new growth. Their patterns follow the rhythms of spring, curving like unfurling leaves, stretching like branches reaching for light. Each shape feels alive, grounded in place, shaped by the same forces that bring flowers to bloom and rivers to stir. Color and land are not separate here. They breathe together. The artworks hold the quiet pulse of the season, reflecting balance, renewal, and deep connection. Every line carries a sense of belonging, as if it has always been part of the earth beneath it. There is a calmness in this moment of growth. Not hurried, not loud just steady and sure. The ngihrgawany artworks rest within Bundjalung Country as spring unfolds, holding story, land, and season together in a peaceful, unbroken connection.

About the Artist:

Art for me is a powerful dialogue with my heritage. Each piece I create is a vibrant conduit that brings to life the rich stories, lands, waters, and people of my culture. My artworks are not just visual displays; they are narratives imbued with the wisdom and enduring traditions of the First Nations, designed to engage and inspire audiences across all backgrounds.