Emily Kame Kngwarreye
Alatyite (Spinifex) Dreaming - 1994
152 x 152 cm
Synthetic Polymer Paint on Belgian Linen
Code #:19414
LOCATION: Redfern NSW
Provenance
Utopia Art (Central Land Council), NT Cat No. Ekk435
Private Collection, Vic
signed verso Emily and accompanied by a photo of the artist creating the artwork
Story
Alatyite is a common form of bush tucker. At Utopia, this small, spiky bush with spinifex-like characteristics, contains within its root system long tubers which are collected by the women and taken back to the camp where they are cooked and eaten. Alatyite is narrow in shape and reaches up to 15cm in height. It was one of Kngwarreye’s most important stories.
This is a fine example of Emily painting in anticipation of the completion of ceremonies being held in her country Alalgura during the summer of 1994. Many of her greatest paintings were created during the ceremonial season as women dance to ensure that there will be abundance during the year ahead.
Emily Kame Kngwarreye is widely regarded as Australia’s most important and successful Aboriginal artist. Her remarkable career lasted just 7 years until her passing at 86 years of age in 1996. The painterly quality and originality of her works extended her influence far beyond the reach of Aboriginal art, attracting an international audience ready to acclaim her new and innovative style which remains as popular today as they did almost 25 years ago.
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