The McCorry Collection

✨ Untitled Tiwi Ceremony by Timothy Cook (Australian Aboriginal, 1958–) ✨

Painted in ochre on Belgian linen and signed with provenance from Jilamara Arts Centre, this rare work embodies the spirit of Tiwi ceremonial life.

Cook’s striking use of bold circular forms, pathways, and earth-toned palettes speaks to deep cultural traditions, storytelling, and ancestral connection.

Beautifully framed and ready to hang, this important piece of contemporary Aboriginal art brings both heritage and presence into any space.

Available now through The McCorry Collection.

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Artist Bio (for listing or expanded post):
Timothy Cook (b. 1958) is one of the leading contemporary artists from the Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory. Working primarily through the Jilamara Arts Centre at Milikapiti on Melville Island, Cook has become internationally recognised for his bold, symbolic paintings that often reference kulama (initiation ceremony) and other Tiwi ceremonial traditions.

His works are held in major institutions including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the National Gallery of Australia. Known for his distinctive dot and circle motifs painted in natural ochres, Cook’s paintings bridge the ceremonial and the contemporary, offering powerful expressions of Tiwi identity and cultural continuity.

✨ “Westminster” by Graham Hinton Moore (1916–) ✨

A beautifully executed oil painting capturing the timeless grandeur of London’s Westminster, with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben emerging through soft atmospheric light.

The river’s movement, barges, and muted palette showcase Moore’s mastery in depicting both architecture and mood.

Born in 1916, Graham Hinton Moore was an accomplished Australian artist celebrated for his ability to merge European and Australian sensibilities in his work.

His paintings often balance precision of form with painterly freedom, earning recognition among collectors of mid-20th-century art.

Elegantly framed, this work is a standout piece for discerning collectors of vintage and fine art. Perfect for adding history, charm, and sophistication to your collection.

🖼 Available now at The McCorry Collection.

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🌿 Rowel Boyd Friers MBE (1920–1998)

A beautifully atmospheric oil painting by Rowel Boyd Friers — an artist celebrated not only as one of Northern Ireland’s foremost cartoonists and illustrators, but also as a painter of depth and sensitivity.

Born in Belfast, Friers trained in lithography before rising to prominence with his political cartoons during the 1940s–60s, featured in Punch, Radio Times, Daily Express, Sunday Independent and many more. Beyond his wit as a satirist, his oils and watercolours reveal a contemplative side — capturing nature and place with quiet strength.

His works today hang in the National Portrait Gallery (London), the Ulster Museum, and private collections worldwide. Awarded an MBE in 1977, and later serving as President of the Royal Ulster Academy, Friers left behind a remarkable dual legacy of humour and beauty.

🖼 Available now at The McCorry Collection.

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