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Mountain Devil Lizard
Original · one available
£2,502.00 £2,502.00
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Description

Acrylic paint on Belgian linen, unframed. 

Code: EDA-LL3147-24.

Original
Medium Acrylic on belgian linen
FramingUnframed
Width 122
Height 90
Location
At the gallery, Wimbledon
Shape
Landscape
Tags
AboriginalAnimalsLandscapeNature

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The Artist

Louisa Kngwarreye Long

Louisa Kngwarreye Long was born on August 31, 1972 in Alice Springs, NT and she was raised on her homelands of Utopia. Her art grows directly out of her deep connection to her country.

She paints aerial views that trace the paths of the mountain devil lizard, also known as the thorny devil. Her style is known for intricate patterns created with fine, precise dots. These build up fields of colour that seem to pulse with life. The careful process feels meditative, drawing on the look of ceremonial body paint and the patterns the desert sand makes. The result is work that feels both like a map and a spiritual presence, inviting you to see the land as something alive.

Louisa Long started painting in the early 2000s and was quickly recognized for her skill and unique style. She became a steady presence in the Utopia region’s thriving art scene, working alongside and learning from other well-known artists there.

Her work has been shown in many exhibitions across Australia, in respected commercial galleries and public institutions. This year she is also exhibiting in London and in Switzerland. Her paintings can be found in private and corporate collections around the world—proof of how widely her vision speaks to people.

As a custodian of Alyawarr knowledge, her art is more than beautiful; it’s a way of preserving culture. Through her paintings, she shows that her culture is a living, strong presence, and she shares its stories with the wider world. Her work builds a vital bridge, helping people understand and appreciate the depth of the world’s oldest living culture.
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