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Dennis Peachey, Ngiyampaa Weilwan/Wiradjuri/Kamiloroi
Grandmother’s Country Warrumbungles Dinawan in the night sky, 2025
synthetic polymer paint, emu feathers, emu eggs, opal
182 x 242 x 7 cm

​Dennis Peachey’s Grandmother’s Country is a profound visual narrative that intertwines celestial wisdom with the earthly beauty of the Warrumbungle region. This captivating piece marks the first in a planned series of twenty artworks exploring the unique style of the night sky. The painting features a luminous, star-dusted night sky, against which the ethereal outline of the Dinawan (Emu in the Sky constellation) floats, its eye brought to life with a real opal—a shimmering connection to the cosmos. ​

Below, the majestic Warrumbungle Mountains rise, depicted in rich, earthy brown paint, their arching forms emerging from a vibrant, dot-painted green landscape. This meticulously rendered green expanse, alive with countless green dots, symbolises the abundant flora and fauna of the region. A truly unique, three-dimensional element grounds the artwork: a nest fashioned from authentic emu feathers, cradling genuine emu eggs, rooting the piece in the connection to Country.

​Grandmother’s Country is a heartfelt tribute to Peachey’s heritage, celebrating the enduring spirit of the land and its ancient stories. All imbued with profound cultural significance. The integration of authentic materials deepens the viewer’s connection to this captivating and deeply personal artistic expression.