Artist: Kathleen Buzzacott
Title: Boobook Owls (Tjorita)
Aboriginal Nation: Pitjantjara
Area: N.T
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 10cm x 10cm

Certificate of Authenticity included with painting
Unframed

Artwork: This painting depicts the story of the Boo Book Owl. Scary stories are told around the campfire when boo book owl is calling. Kurrkurrka he calls in the darkness – “You kids better go to sleep or Kurrkurrka will come and get you.

Kathleen Buzzacott is an Aboriginal artist whose delicate and vibrant works reflect her deep connection to Central Australia. Born in Alice Springs, she spent part of her childhood in Queensland before returning at age 10 to Hermannsburg (Ntaria) her mother’s home. Her formative years were filled with bush exploration, hunting and the natural rhythms of outback life.