Stephen Martin Pitjara
(Alyawarra, Northern Territory) Resides in Adelaide
Stephen was born c1974, in Utopia region, east of Alice Springs, Northern Territory. From a family of renowned artists, Stephen is the son of the late Glory Ngala, nephew of Kuddtji Kngwarreye and brother of Anna Price Pitjara. Stephen’s artworks explore a number of themes including Emu Dreaming, Yam Dreaming, Shooting stars and Spirit Man. These works reflect an appreciation for strong male figures and resonate with the role of resourceful, reliable men in society and Aboriginal culture. Stephen’s highly detailed ‘Spirit Men’ paintings also explore nature’s offerings and the artist’s connection to country. As Stephen explains, “we are born with everything we need. It is all around us. We have fire, water, hunting, shelter, tools, animals, plants, winds. Plenty to satisfy everything and be happy.”
Proudly part of the wonderful "Spirit Man" Art Exhibition at the Royal Adelaide Hospital https://www.creativehealth.org.au/whats-on/
(Alyawarra, Northern Territory) Resides in Adelaide
Stephen was born c1974, in Utopia region, east of Alice Springs, Northern Territory. From a family of renowned artists, Stephen is the son of the late Glory Ngala, nephew of Kuddtji Kngwarreye and brother of Anna Price Pitjara. Stephen’s artworks explore a number of themes including Emu Dreaming, Yam Dreaming, Shooting stars and Spirit Man. These works reflect an appreciation for strong male figures and resonate with the role of resourceful, reliable men in society and Aboriginal culture. Stephen’s highly detailed ‘Spirit Men’ paintings also explore nature’s offerings and the artist’s connection to country. As Stephen explains, “we are born with everything we need. It is all around us. We have fire, water, hunting, shelter, tools, animals, plants, winds. Plenty to satisfy everything and be happy.”
Proudly part of the wonderful "Spirit Man" Art Exhibition at the Royal Adelaide Hospital https://www.creativehealth.org.au/whats-on/
Stephen Pitjara Martin
Born in 1963
Born at Utopia
Language Group: Alyawarra
Title of Work: Spirit Man with Boomerang
Date of creation June 2019
Place of Creation: Glenelg Art Gallery, Adelaide
Medium: acrylic on canvas
Size: 1420 x 81cm
Copyright: Stephen Martin
Photo credit: Glenelg Art Gallery
Spirit Man - looking from birds eye view, he knows he has all that he needs: there is crops and hunting, water, healing plants, birds and animals and community
Spirit Man - The element of Water
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Stephen Martin Pitjara
One of the Stories that Stephen paints is called "Shooting Stars"
When I asked Stephen for more information about his story he said ,"They are shooting stars - in the desert we see many different colours, many more than you here"
When I asked Stephen for more information about his story he said ,"They are shooting stars - in the desert we see many different colours, many more than you here"
You must imagine these canvases stretched and featuring on your wall - what a beautiful peaceful gift of colour.
These paintings are intended to hang only in the direction shown.
They look marvellous either plainly stretched around a frame, or in a matted frame.
These paintings are intended to hang only in the direction shown.
They look marvellous either plainly stretched around a frame, or in a matted frame.
"Shooting Stars"
acrylic on canvas, unstretched
"Arial View - My Country"
acrylic on canvas, unstretched . Renown Artist Kudditji Kngwarreye, Stephen's Uncles' influence can be seen in the birds eye view of Country in sweeping maps
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Order a commission piece by calling in or phoning (08) 8375 6030 (Glenelg Art Gallery, Stamford Grand, Moseley Sq, Glenelg, S.A.)
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On behalf of the Gallery we firstly acknowledge the land now known as Australia belonged to a Nation of People, widely sophisticated, Aboriginal people of Culture, With Gratitude to our Elders past, present and emerging, the Country's ancient Cultural heritage. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.
We hope that by sharing the Stories of the Artworks more attention is paid to the land supporting us through the emmense Generational Knowledge of this Country Aboriginal people have. |