Accession Code: wu0775 Title: For The Guli Dance, No.12 Opus 610A Date completed: 1970 Medium: Painting Material: Oil Height (mm): 1219 Width (mm): 1524 Depth (mm): n/a Inscription: n/a Location Name: Medical School Location Description: Location Floor:

Davie's approach to painting is analogous to performing jazz - something he did professionally early in his career - where the keynotes are improvisation and spontaneity. He describes his work as 'intuitive', drawing on the rich sources of allusion and imagery stored in the subconscious.

His work frequently incorporates images and symbols from other cultures, ranging from ancient Egyptian to Carib and Hopi Indian and Australian Aborigine. In this example the reference is to Davie's collection of African Guli masks originally used in ceremonial dances.