316-24UA, Umoona Art Centre, acrylic on Belgian linen, 143 x 120cm
In this painting, Pearl Austin depicts her homeland Umoona, Coober Pedy. Various colours ranging from blues, pinks, reds, oranges, and creamy whites represent important landmarks, waterholes, and the diverse terrain of the desert plains. The energetic punu work brings the canvas to life, vividly portraying the dynamic essence of the land.