{"title":"Original Artwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore original works by Wuthathi artist Will Lauenstein. Each piece is individually created through intricate dot work, storytelling and connection to Country, with selected works incorporating natural materials including crocodile and kangaroo hide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dots-of-bynoe","title":"Dots of Bynoe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY BEHIND THE ART\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is created from a bird’s-eye view and captures a real location in the Northern Territory - the beautiful Bynoe region. The land and waterways featured reflect the natural layout of this area, which holds deep meaning for many. 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