"Wild Yam Flower", 2012
Catalogue: 5753
Acrylic on Linen
180 cm x 120 cm
Dulcie Long Pula (Pwerle)
Wild Yam Flower is Dulcie's depiction of the bush yam. The bush yam is a vegetable that is grown beneath the ground, with a pretty flower seen above ground.
Dulcie's surrounding environment and cultural background has spurred her interest and
exploration of the bush yam through the artistic pathway.
As seen in the two smaller images above, the Wild Yam Flower is created using acrylic paint on linen. A series of strokes at various sizes are used to help create depth and movement through each section. The warm summer dessert tones are used to help define each petal and also to help show the movement, flow and depth of each petal.
Its intriguing looking at the pressure points of each stroke. The paint/pressure is thickest at one end and trail off as the brush moves in the opposite direction to the initial point of contact.
Individually, each stroke has its own flow and direction, although when viewed from afar and colour is introduced, the overall meaning is seen.
This painting is completely and utterly stunning. As mentioned above, the movement and flow between each petal is intriguing and eye catching. Its simplistic strokes placed together help create and understand the story and meaning behind this painting. Its contemporary and abstract style is universal and can be appreciated by all audiences.
Similar to Dulcie's above painting Wild Yam Flower, below is another interpretation of the
bush yam in blue and white tones. You can see similarities between the two
paintings and the intricate pattern.
Wild Yam Flower
Catalogue: 5748
Acrylic on Canvas
90 cm x 59 cm
Dulcie Long Pula (Pwerle)
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