RAFT artspace has unveiled a new body of work by Western Desert painter Carbiene McDonald Tjangala, highlighting a striking evolution in his practice. Committed to painting the four Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) stories inherited from his father, Snowy McDonald, the artist is known for his unwavering dedication.
Dallas Gold (director of RAFT Artspace) first noticed McDonald’s work through Papunya Tjupi Arts’s Instagram, a moment that led to the artist’s sell-out solo debut at RAFT in 2018. The 2022 exhibition builds on that success, revealing both continuity and experimentation. McDonald’s signature layered paint surfaces and square formations remain, yet the new works introduce subtle shifts in colour and structure that signal growing confidence and playfulness.
The exhibition is current at RAFT Artspace, Alice Springs, 29 April - 21 May, 2022.
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Installation image 'Carbiene McDonald Tjangala' at RAFT Artspace, Northern Territory