{"title":"Canvas Paintings for Sale with Unique Indigenous Art","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChern’ee Sutton is a proud Kalkadoon woman \u0026amp; Aboriginal First Nations artist from Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChern’ee has a painting hanging in Queensland Parliament House on the reconciliation level, a prestigious honour that underscores the recognition her art has received. Chern'ee has designed the NRL's Indigenous All-Stars Jerseys for four years, a testament to her ongoing partnership with one of Australia's most prominent sporting organizations. In collaboration with The Australian Defence Force and Royal Australian Mint, she created a new Indigenous Military Service $2.00 coin featuring her artwork. She also collaborated with Australia Post to create an Indigenous Military Service Stamp and Coin Set, a significant recognition of her work by a national postal service. Chern'ee created the Aboriginal story and markings on Borobi, the mascot for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and was chosen as the only Aboriginal artist to create several artworks for the FIFA 2023 Women's World Cup again prominently placing her artwork and cultural heritage on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of Chern'ee's artworks, which are now part of the prestigious Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, the inclusion of her artworks in such a renowned collection is a demonstration of their artistic and cultural significance, and a testament to Chern'ee's talent and recognition in the art world. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cherneesutton.com.au\/pages\/chernee-sutton-artist-profile\"\u003eLearn More About Chern'ee Sutton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e All photos in this category have a light watermark on them to protect the integrity of Chern'ee's images and paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crocodile-yurtuyurtu","title":"Crocodile - Yurtuyurtu","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Chern’ee Sutton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e – 22 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e –183cm wide and 121cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e – Acrylic and textured acrylic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrocodile - Yurtuyurtu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eMy name is Chern’ee Sutton and I am a contemporary Indigenous artist from the Kalkadoon people from the Mount Isa area in Queensland. 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This painting is called “Kali’s Ritjinguthinha” in the Kalkadoon language which means “Butterfly Dreaming”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #111111; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eThis painting tells a story of change, of growing, evolving, and finding beauty in each new beginning. The butterflies move softly across the canvas, their wings carrying stories of hope, renewal, and the quiet strength found in transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #111111; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eThe large community symbols represent those who are part of our lives, the loved ones, friends, and connections who walk beside us through every season. 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This painting is my interpretation of “Yurtuyurtu” which means “Crocodile” in the Kalkadoon language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eBeneath the surface of calm waters, the crocodile drifts, silent, steady, and timeless. It moves with the slow rhythm of the river, following paths shaped by the flow of life itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThe meeting of water and land tells a story of harmony and balance. The deep blues and golds ripple together like sunlight on water, symbolising the strength and calm that exist side by side. 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