About

Tommy Watson was a Pitjantjatjara artist predominantly renowned for his incredible use of colour. While painting, Tommy would often sing his favourite songs. They inspired him to produce stunningly vibrant paintings with immense visual power. Often regaled as the one of the greatest Australian artists, Tommy’s work has been likened to the works of modern artists such as Kandinsky, Matisse and Rothko.

Tommy Yannima Pikarli Watson was born around 1935 in Anumarapiti, west of Irrunytju near the Northern Territory and South Australia. His mother and father died when he was very young. He was …