"Wisdom in the Inner Circle III", is a depiction of gathering places that remind N'Dene of opportunities, and all the connections between people, nature and animals. Our life story is often connected more than we know and our inner circles might change or grow as we start to trust people. In our culture, we see signs that are meaningful to us. She paints forgiveness and spiritual support that we receive from others. The brown background resonates with N'Dene, as it connects her to nature, being calming and grounded.
N’Dene Riley is an artist best known for her luminant imagery of the ocean and sea life. With ancestry from the Parrdarrama Pungenna and 6 Rivers tribes in Palawa (Tasmania). Her involvement in Culture and the Community has shaped her painting development. N’Dene's artistic journey began with watercolours. Drawing inspiration from the land and the sea, she found a love for sketching. In her artwork, N’Dene's brush paints a story about the calmness of the ocean and the interconnectedness of all our systems and living beings. Through acrylics on canvas, she paints stories, weaving circles, and symbols to symbolise the unity of life.
This is an unstretched work.
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