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Awelye (Women's Body Paint)by Myrtle PetyarreThe painting depicts Awelye, a specific ceremonial body paint design associated with Arnkerrth, The Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming. Aboriginal women paint their breast, shoulders and neck for traditional ceremonies. These ceremonies include song and dance, led by the most senior women of the tribal group. |
ArtistMyrtle Petyarre was born c.1932 at Utopia Station in Central Australia. She is known as one of the known 'Petyarre Sisters' , a sisterhod which includes highly collectable artists Kathleen Petyarre and Gloria Petyarre. All seven of the sisters are well known artists. Sadly, both Nancy Kunoth Petyarre and Ada Bird Petyarre passed away in 2010, leaving behind Kathleen Petyarre, Gloria Petyarre, Violet Petyarre and Jean Petyarre. In March 2014 Mrytle Petyarre passed away after an illness. Myrtle was involved with the Utopia Women’s Batik group since its inception in the early 70’s and made the swift movement to acrylics in 1988 with CAAMA's Summer Project. Myrtle is known for her bold linear patterns illustrating Awelye (women's ceremonial body paint designs) for her main Dreamtime story, Arnkerrthe (Mountain Devil Lizard). Artist has Passed Away1932 - 25/03/2014 Out of respect for Aboriginal culture Central Art has removed the artist's photograph. |
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