Brumbies in Kaltukatjara (Docker River)
$1,100.00
Lance James is from Kaltukatjara (Docker River). He paints Kaltukatjara and the surrounding country, eight hours south-west of Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Since he was a young boy, Lance has painted the horses, bulls and cowboys that occupied his country and his childhood. His affinity with the horse is particularly evident, into which he imbues great movement, strength and grace. His familiarity with his subject matter allows him to capture the essence of a lifestyle long gone. Lance uses humour and sensitivity to explore a narrative of childhood adventure and a love of country.
Lance still lives at Kaltukatjara with his family but regularly comes to Mparntwe for respite and the opportunity to paint. He has been painting with the Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists since 2007 during which time his painting practice has continued to develop, drawing inspiration from creative influences around him such as the late Billy Benn Perrurle and fellow artists Adrian Robertson, Billy Kenda and Kukula McDonald. Since 2022, Lance has also been working in ceramics.
