Description
NANCY DAYLIGHT
Natural Ochres on Canvas
100×100
Year: 2023
WAC429/23
Our Ancestors’ Handprints – Purnululu” by Nancy Daylight
This work is a tribute to those who walked before us—our ancestors, whose presence still lives within the land. Their spirit is etched into the caves and rock walls of Purnululu, where they left their handprints as a mark of identity, connection, and belonging
The artist, Nancy Daylight draws strength and inspiration from this sacred place. Through her painting, she honours the powerful legacy of her people—those who lived, walked, hunted, and gathered on this land for countless generations.
The handprints in the artwork are not just symbols; they are reminders that we are never alone on this journey. The ancestors guide and protect us, their stories carried in the ochres, lines, and layers of Country.
Our Ancestors’ Handprints – Purnululu is a celebration of enduring culture, memory, and identity. It speaks to the past, the present, and the future—grounded in Country, guided by spirit, and held together by the strength of ancestral hands.
