MINNIE PWERLE - AWELYE - ATNWENGERRP

 MINNIE PWERLE
AWELYE - ATNWENGERRP,  2001
89 x 119 cm
Synthetic Polymer Paint on Belgian Linen
 
PROVENANCE
Utopia, NT
Aranda Aboriginal Art, VicPrivate Collection, NSWCooee Art, NSW 
 
STORY
The bold linear patterns of stripes and curves throughout Minnieā€™s painting depicts the womens ceremonial body paint design. After smearing their bodies with animal fat, the women trace these designs onto their breasts,arms and thighs singing as each woman has a turn to be ā€�painted upā€™.The songs are all related to the Dreamtime stories of the Awely-Womens ceremony demonstrates respect for the land and in performing these ceremonies they ensure well being and happiness within the communities.
 
EXHIBITED
Cooee: Come Here, March 2021, Cooee Art | Redfern