My grandfather been tell me a lot of story about Lasseter
A strange man on camelback – the artist Nora Abbott retells her grandfather’s story of a prospector’s last ride - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
Nora Abbott, an artist of Pitjantjatjara and Western Arrernte descent, shares the family history of her maternal grandfather through vibrant paintings set in Central Australia. One such narrative is that of Lewis Harold Bell Lasseter, a man who ventured in search of a fabled 'gold reef' in the region during 1930. Abbott’s animated adaptation of her paintings focuses on Lasseter's final days, as recounted from the perspective of her grandfather and the An̲angu people.
Initially, the An̲angu people were wary of this unfamiliar stranger. However, as time passed, they eventually found themselves in a position to assist him. Lasseter's perilous journey and tragic end in the bush have become an integral part of settler Australian folklore. Nonetheless, Abbott's portrayal of the story offers a unique perspective, emphasizing the outsider's quest for minerals and his eventual loss of direction.
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