Goothanto Neytion
Goothanto Nation
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Archie Moore, Goothanto Neytion, 2014 – 2017,
from from the series United Neytions, polyester, nylon, zinc-plated alloy, 360 × 180 cm, TCG021172

Design description: Cylindrical cloud formation known as ‘morning glory’, unique to the southern Gulf of Carpentaria. The shape is the Aboriginal symbol for cloud. Colours left to right: dark green (shrubs), red ochre (desert), dark green (shrubs), yellow (sand), pale blue (sky), dark blue (water). Transition of colours shows the perspective looking north towards the Gulf.