{"product_id":"wanayarra-tjukurrpa","title":"WANAYARRA TJUKURRPA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plastic\u003cspan\u003e - 33mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGJ 116\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model was created by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artnet.com\/artists\/bridget-mutji\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBridget Mutji\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts title, Wanayarra Tjukurrpa, refers to the Wanayarra Dreaming, one of the ancestral stories at the heart of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aboriginalculture.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAboriginal culture\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️  NEW and unworn. Tested and approved.\u003cbr\u003e📦  Sold with original box and papers.\u003cbr\u003e⚡  FREE battery at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e✈️  Worldwide secure shipping.\u003cbr\u003eFor more information, please get in touch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: -63px; top: -18.4px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Swatch Vintage Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53313766981968,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0483\/6235\/6901\/files\/GJ116.png?v=1785073476","url":"https:\/\/swatchvintagecollection.com\/products\/wanayarra-tjukurrpa","provider":"Swatch Vintage Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}