Desert Meets the Sea – Original Artwork by T'keyah Ware
Rolled (Unstretched )Welcome the meeting of two worlds with T'keyah Ware’s powerful original artwork, Desert meets the Sea. This evocative acrylic on canvas celebrates the vibrant union where endless sands connect with rolling waves—an intersection of Country, culture, and stories that flow across land and water.
With flowing organic forms and dynamic dot work, T'keyah invites you to witness the harmonious dialogue between the desert’s ancient spirit and the sea’s ever-changing vitality. Desert meets the Sea is painted with reverence—every brushstroke echoing the rhythms of both earth and ocean, and the resilience of Aboriginal culture. Through earthy and coastal hues, this large-scale work shares stories of movement, memory, and deep belonging.
This artwork beautifully celebrates Aboriginal identity, connection to place, and the meeting of elemental worlds—an inspiring centrepiece for any collection or home.
🎨 Artwork Details
- Title: Desert meets the Sea
- Artist: T'keyah Ware
- Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
- Size: 200cm (W) × 120cm (H)
- Finish: Un-stretched (can be framed or stretched after arrival)
- Signature: Signed on the front by the artist
- Paperwork: Includes the full story of the artwork and a signed Certificate of Authenticity
✨ A powerful celebration of place, movement, and cultural connection, “Desert meets the Sea” brings the living spirit of Country into your home. ✨
Your original painting is packaged with special care and shipped securely from our family studio in South Australia.
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For overseas collectors, we remove the canvas from the frame and roll your artwork safely in a sturdy mailing tube. International delivery uses specialist couriers with tracking.
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