Case material
Plastic - 33mm
Strap material
Plastic
Movement
Quartz
Year
1996
Reference
GJ 116
The Wanayarra Tjukurrpa is one of the most distinctive creations of Swatch's celebrated Artist Collection. Earthy ochres, deep blacks and crisp whites form an intricate composition of traditional dot painting that flows uninterrupted across the dial and the original strap, transforming the entire watch into a single continuous artwork.
The model was created by Bridget Mutji, an Australian Aboriginal artist from the remote Western Desert. At the time of the collaboration, she was not an internationally established name but an artist deeply connected to one of the world's oldest living artistic traditions. Rather than commissioning a well-known contemporary figure, Swatch chose to showcase an authentic Aboriginal voice, giving the project a remarkable cultural significance.
Its title, Wanayarra Tjukurrpa, refers to the Wanayarra Dreaming, one of the ancestral stories at the heart of Aboriginal culture. Far more than decorative patterns, the dot motifs belong to a visual language developed over thousands of years to preserve and transmit stories, landscapes and spiritual knowledge across generations.
The result is one of the most genuine artistic collaborations ever produced by Swatch during the 1990s. Every element of the watch reflects the original artwork with exceptional coherence, allowing the composition to unfold seamlessly from the dial to the strap without interruption.
Nearly three decades after its release, the Wanayarra Tjukurrpa remains a fascinating encounter between contemporary Swiss design and one of humanity's oldest artistic traditions. For collectors, it represents far more than an Artist Collection model. It is a rare opportunity to own a piece of wearable art whose cultural story is as compelling as its visual identity.
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