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1944
Language Group:Anmatyerre
Country:Papunya, North West of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:Acrylic and Oil on Canvas and Linen, Watercolour on Board, Boomerang Carving
Subjects:Sugar Ant, Women's Dreaming, Love Dreaming
Dick was born near Coniston Station although dates are conflicted; either around 1934 or 1944. He began painting with his friend Clifford Possum and his older brother Tim Leura. They began by carving boomerangs and painting dots on them to sell to tourists, also dabbling in watercolours before beginning to paint on canvas in the early 80's.
Dick moved to Alice Springs and established himself at Morris Soak. He joined Aboriginal Congress and served for nine years as well as a board member of the Tangentyere Council. Through these associations he fought hard for the establishment of town camp leases, including Morris Soak. He led his people to regain their traditional land, establish self-autonomy and self reliance. He also co-authored two books with Pam Nathan; Settle Down Country and Health Business.
Dick depicts his ancestor, Jungarai, travelling across the country looking for a woman to love. As he travels he sees the women walking on tracks and he begins to spin a love dream as represented by the hair being spun on the spindle.
