{"title":"Products","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"7820","title":"Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kudditji Kngwarreye","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325865853235,"sku":"7820","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/7820.jpg?v=1751492048"},{"product_id":"7840","title":"Bush Yam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evelyn Pultara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325866213683,"sku":"1","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/7840_2.jpg?v=1751328690"},{"product_id":"gl118","title":"Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gloria Petyarre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325867426099,"sku":"GL118","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/GL118a.jpg?v=1751029871"},{"product_id":"3576","title":"Grass Seed Dreaming","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn many of Barbara Weir’s paintings, long, tapering lines overlap gracefully to represent a grass once abundant at Utopia before cattle grazing was introduced in the early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Its botanical name is \u003ci\u003ePortulaca oleracea\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor thousands of years, this grass has been important to Aboriginal people because its small black seeds can be ground into flour. Rather than painting the seeds, Weir depicts the grass itself. Her colours show its natural condition: green suggests young, growing grass; yellow, red and black indicate grass burning in a bushfire; and white or grey suggests the aftermath of fire. Occasional red within an otherwise white or off-white grass painting indicates that some fire is still burning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara Weir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325867655475,"sku":"3576","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/3576.jpg?v=1773740855"},{"product_id":"4097","title":"Barbara Weir","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eBarbara Weir: A Life in Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarbara Weir (c1945 – 2023) was one of the most collected, widely travelled, and published Indigenous artists, earning an international reputation that secured her a spot in the ‘TOP100 List’ of Indigenous artists. Her career was marked by numerous exhibitions both within Australia and overseas, reflecting her significance in the contemporary art world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInternational Acclaim and Exhibitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeir’s initial recognition on the international stage came with exhibitions in Paris and Switzerland in 1996. Following this, her work was featured in exhibitions across Japan, the USA, Mexico, and Fiji. Her first Australian solo show, “Dreamworks”, was a sellout, setting the tone for a successful career. Barbara frequently travelled abroad to showcase and discuss her work, earning her a reputation as perhaps the most widely travelled painter in Australian art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBackground and Early Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarbara Weir was born around 1945 at Bundy River Station in the Utopia region, north-east of Alice Springs. She was the daughter of Irish station owner Jack Weir and Minnie Pwerle, herself a renowned Utopia painter. The 1950s saw welfare officers patrolling Utopia, seeking to protect mixed heritage children. To evade them, Barbara was hidden from the age of two and spent seven years with her aunty, the famous Emily Kngwarreye, who ‘grew her up’ in Indigenous terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt age nine, Barbara was taken to Bungalow (now the ‘Telegraph Station’) in Alice Springs and later to other children’s homes around the country. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtistic Development\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUpon her return, Barbara resumed her relationship with her aunty Emily and first became involved with the batik movement at Utopia, later transitioning to painting. Utopia, an area known for its remarkable artists, provided a nurturing environment for Barbara’s artistic growth. Although she learned by observing those around her, Emily Kngwarreye’s influence is evident in Barbara’s free-flowing, loose paint application. Nevertheless, Barbara developed her own subject matter, most notably her ‘grass’ paintings, which distinguished her from her peers. She consistently experimented with different images and painting methods, demonstrating high originality and inventiveness. In doing so, she contributed significantly to Utopia’s reputation as a centre of Indigenous art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Life and Artistic Milestones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarbara’s marriage ended in 1977, after which she returned permanently to Utopia with her six children. Her return coincided with the growing batik movement among women in the community, which proved fortuitous for Barbara as she embarked on a new artistic career at the age of 32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHer painting career truly flourished in 1994, following a trip to Indonesia to explore batik. This journey inspired her to pursue painting more seriously. After a period of figurative and traditional work, her style evolved into more symbolic and abstract forms. Her depicted Dreamings included Bush Berry, My Mother’s Country, and Grass Seed, the latter becoming as iconic as Gloria Petyarre’s ‘Medicine Leaf Dreaming’. These Dreamings, associated with ceremonial women’s body decoration and food gathering, are rooted in traditional Indigenous women’s experiences, such as collecting bush tucker like seeds, berries, plums, and yams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSignature Works and Artistic Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFood gathering, a central aspect of Indigenous women’s lives, was an experience Barbara lived as a child and again as an adult in Utopia. The grass seed—known as Lyaw, Munyeroo, or Pigsweed—became a dominant image in her art, representing sustenance for her people across generations. Her paintings depict the grass in various states: burning, regrowing after fire, and thriving in lush periods. The rhythmic swaying of the grass inspired original, captivating paintings that gain depth when the underlying stories are revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnother significant image in her body of work is the evocative “My Mother’s Country”, which, often repeated, embodies the abstract qualities that define her later art. Since 2004, Barbara has been regarded as a ‘painter’s painter’, displaying mastery of brushwork, form, and colour. Her work is recognised within the mainstream of contemporary art, not just as Indigenous art. This distinction underscores Barbara’s achievement in being celebrated as a painter on a global stage, transcending the boundaries often imposed on Indigenous artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecognition and Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarbara Weir’s story reflects the changing attitudes towards Indigenous Australians from the 1950s to the 1990s. Her emergence as a painter coincided with a boom in Indigenous art sales, and her unique style, paired with a remarkable personal journey as a member of the Stolen Generation, has captured the imagination of collectors and art lovers alike. Today, she is remembered as a world traveller, an ambassador for her people, and one of the most collected Indigenous artists of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stock Clearance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325867983155,"sku":"4097","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/4097.jpg?v=1750991717"},{"product_id":"m062","title":"Watiya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitjili Napurrula","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325868114227,"sku":"M062","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/M062.jpg?v=1750809828"},{"product_id":"2826","title":"Sandhills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Narpula Scobie Napurrula","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325868212531,"sku":"2826","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/2826.jpg?v=1750809363"},{"product_id":"00324","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eAbie Loy Kemarre: Artistic Journey and Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHeritage and Artistic Roots\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie Loy Kemarre's artistic journey is deeply anchored in her Aboriginal heritage and the vibrant cultural traditions of the Utopia community. Surrounded by art from a young age, her unique style and steadfast dedication to her craft have established her as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNational and International Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie’s works on canvas have been exhibited and collected both nationally and internationally. Her paintings are included in major collections around the world, and she has twice been a finalist in the Telstra NATSIAA Awards. She is widely recognised as one of the most talented and exciting young Aboriginal artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFamily Legacy and Early Influences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBorn circa 1972 in Utopia, Abie Loy Kemarre is a third-generation Aboriginal painter from an exceptional painting family. Her grandmother, Kathleen Petyarre, is a celebrated Aboriginal artist who began her career during the batik era and remains a pivotal figure in the Aboriginal painting movement. Abie was just six years old when the batik movement commenced in Utopia, and the activity of art-making has always surrounded her, blending indigenous modernity with traditional upbringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtistic Development and Techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrawing upon traditional ‘dreamings’ and mythologies, Abie has developed innovative painting techniques, creating a body of work that positions her at the forefront of the ‘rising generation’ of Utopia painters. Today, she is regarded as one of the most talented and exciting young Indigenous artists, noted for her discipline, innovation, and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSignature Style and Subject Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie’s reputation is built upon her exceptional attention to detail and her mastery of fine dotting. From the outset, she demonstrated artistic talent and technical skill in both batik and canvas. While she is among the leading contemporary painters in Australia, her subject matter remains rooted in tradition, including Bush Turkey Dreaming, Bush Leaves, Bush Hen, and Body Paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDreaming Stories and Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of Abie’s major themes is the female Bush Hen, depicted walking and eating her way through her ancestral country, and occasionally flying. As she travels, the Bush Hen consumes her favourite fruit, the desert raisin. Another significant Dreaming is the Bush Leaf, inherited from her father’s side. The bush leaf grows in a swamp near sandhills close to Utopia in her grandfather’s country and is prized for its curative properties. These leaves are traditionally used to treat a range of ailments—such as colds, headaches, and sores—by making a paste to rub on the body or mixing with water to drink as a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abie Loy Kemarre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325868376371,"sku":"00324","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/00324-2a.jpg?v=1743994660"},{"product_id":"2009","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoTitle\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe have a large collection of her paintings in stock. They are no longer available via our website.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eMinnie Pwerle: Life and Artistic Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarly Life and Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinnie Pwerle, also known as Minnie Purla or Minnie Motorcar Apwerl, was born between 1910 and 1922. She was a prominent Australian Aboriginal artist from Utopia, Northern Territory (referred to as Unupurna in her local language). Utopia is a cattle station situated in the Sandover area of Central Australia, approximately 300 kilometres (190 miles) northeast of Alice Springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArtistic Beginnings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinnie began her journey as a painter in 2000, at around the age of 80. Her transition to painting marked a significant moment, as her unique style and expressive artworks quickly attracted attention and acclaim within the contemporary Indigenous Australian art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRecognition and Collections\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollowing her late start in painting, Minnie’s works rapidly became popular and highly sought after. Between 2000 and her passing in 2006, her paintings were exhibited extensively across Australia. Major galleries such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Queensland Art Gallery acquired and displayed her works, solidifying her reputation as an important figure in Australian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinnie Pwerle's first exhibition was in 2000 at Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne and many others followed and her works can be found in numerous collections in Australia and overseas and no collection of Aboriginal Art is complete without a Minnie painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minnie Pwerle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325868507443,"sku":"2009","price":38000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/2009.jpg?v=1750856654"},{"product_id":"3996","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinnie Pwerle, who passed away on March 18, 2006, at Utopia, began her painting career in late 1999 at an advanced age. Her country is Atnwengerrp, Utopia. Minnie’s artwork draws from Dreamings associated with the bush tomato (anemangkerr) and the wild desert orange (akarley), both of which are depicted in her pieces. Her inaugural exhibition took place in 2000 at the Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne. She subsequently gained recognition as one of Australia’s most prominent Indigenous artists, with her work held in collections worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minnie Pwerle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325868540211,"sku":"3996","price":38000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/3996.jpg?v=1750857310"},{"product_id":"9916","title":"Bush Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs a child, Kathleen travelled around her country with her parents, siblings and extended family according to the seasonal availability of food and water. In doing so she developed a deep understanding and knowledge of the land, both physically and spatially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eMy Country – Bush Seeds\u003c\/i\u003e depicts \u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN;\"\u003ethe sandhills, spinifex, water holes, bush seeds and bush flowers of Kathleen’s traditional country, \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eAtnangkere\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand details the land traversed by\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eArnkerrthe\u003c\/i\u003e during the course of her epic Dreamtime journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN;\"\u003eWhilst layers of variously coloured dots cover sacred sites they also represent the bush seeds as they come into flower before being collected and ground for food and bush medicine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN;\"\u003eThrough careful placement of dots grouped to form different patterns and shapes, Kathleen expresses the \u003c\/span\u003enatural beauty and seasonal cycles of her country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathleen Petyarre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325868572979,"sku":"","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/9916.jpg?v=1750855830"},{"product_id":"4772-5","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eMinnie Pwerle: Life and Artistic Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarly Life and Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinnie Pwerle, also known as Minnie Purla or Minnie Motorcar Apwerl, was born between 1910 and 1922. She was a prominent Australian Aboriginal artist from Utopia, Northern Territory (referred to as Unupurna in her local language). Utopia is a cattle station situated in the Sandover area of Central Australia, approximately 300 kilometres (190 miles) northeast of Alice Springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArtistic Beginnings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinnie began her journey as a painter in 2000, at around the age of 80. Her transition to painting marked a significant moment, as her unique style and expressive artworks quickly attracted attention and acclaim within the contemporary Indigenous Australian art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRecognition and Collections\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollowing her late start in painting, Minnie’s works rapidly became popular and highly sought after. Between 2000 and her passing in 2006, her paintings were exhibited extensively across Australia. Major galleries such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Queensland Art Gallery acquired and displayed her works, solidifying her reputation as an important figure in Australian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinnie Pwerle's first exhibition was in 2000 at Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne and many others followed and her works can be found in numerous collections in Australia and overseas and no collection of Aboriginal Art is complete without a Minnie painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minnie Pwerle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325868605747,"sku":"4772.5","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/4772.5.jpg?v=1751028658"},{"product_id":"4772-2","title":"Minnie Pwerle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eMinnie Pwerle: Life and Artistic Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarly Life and Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinnie Pwerle, also known as Minnie Purla or Minnie Motorcar Apwerl, was born between 1910 and 1922. She was a prominent Australian Aboriginal artist from Utopia, Northern Territory (referred to as Unupurna in her local language). Utopia is a cattle station situated in the Sandover area of Central Australia, approximately 300 kilometres (190 miles) northeast of Alice Springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArtistic Beginnings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinnie began her journey as a painter in 2000, at around the age of 80. Her transition to painting marked a significant moment, as her unique style and expressive artworks quickly attracted attention and acclaim within the contemporary Indigenous Australian art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRecognition and Collections\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollowing her late start in painting, Minnie’s works rapidly became popular and highly sought after. Between 2000 and her passing in 2006, her paintings were exhibited extensively across Australia. Major galleries such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Queensland Art Gallery acquired and displayed her works, solidifying her reputation as an important figure in Australian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinnie Pwerle's first exhibition was in 2000 at Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne and many others followed and her works can be found in numerous collections in Australia and overseas and no collection of Aboriginal Art is complete without a Minnie painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minnie Pwerle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325868802355,"sku":"4772.2","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/4772.2.jpg?v=1750752993"},{"product_id":"4625","title":"Awelye - Body Painting","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e4 Sisters, Minnie, Galya Emily and Molly painting Awelye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAwelye Atnwengerrp – the title of the painting refers to significant aspects of the life of the artists Minnie, Molly, Galya and Emily Pwerle . These are bush fruits, body paint, ceremonies, dancing lines and their homeland Atnwengerrp, a region of Utopia, some 250 km north-west of Alice Springs in Central Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eIn their paintings, Minnie, Molly, Emily and Galya draw on the same dreamings. One of their important one’s is the bush tomato (Solanum chippendalei), whose name in Alyawarr is anemangkerr (pronounced similarly to numun-gurra). Although the seed of the bush tomato is bitter and poisonous, the flesh is an important food throughout Utopia and other parts of Central Australia. Its flavour is bland and can be compared to rock melon. The bush tomato can be eaten immediately, or threaded on to skewers and kept as a dried fruit for periods when bush tucker is scarce. The skewers are often obtained from desert rose shrubs which are usually found growing near the bush tomato, according to botanist Peter Latz in his book, Bushfires and Bushtucker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eAnother dreaming painted by the women is the northern wild orange (Capparis umbonata) known in Alyawarr as akarley (pronounced a-\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003ekar\u003c\/i\u003e-li). This fruit grows on a shrub about 3.5m high with weeping foliage and white flowers. The fruits hang on long stalks, turning yellow or reddish at maturity (Bushfires and Bushtucker). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThe women also paint a commonly occurring plant which has provided a staple food for Aboriginal people in Utopia for thousands of years. This plant is Portulaca oleracea, or munyeroo.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Alyawarr word for this plant is lyaw (pronounced similarly to eh-\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003elau\u003c\/i\u003e-a). This plant is less common now in Utopia, thanks to decades of cattle grazing, but is still available in sufficient quantities to be harvested and used. The tiny black seeds of this plant are stone-ground to make flour. This flour can be made into damper or cookies, or mixed with water to make a cordial for drinking. \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003ePortulaca oleracea is a vital food source for desert people because it is highly nutritious and still manages to set seed during times of low rainfall. It is hardy and grows quickly and is found especially abundantly after fire.\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThe other important dreaming for these painters is the dancing tracks which are made in the sand during women’s ceremony, or awelye. A design based on these dancing tracks is painted on women’s bodies before a ceremony is performed, and this same design can be seen today in the women’s works on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-0 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emily Pwerle","offers":[{"title":"90 x 120 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325869424947,"sku":"4625","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/4625.jpg?v=1743994701"},{"product_id":"4420","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e4 Sisters, Minnie, Galya Emily and Molly painting Awelye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAwelye Atnwengerrp – the title of the painting refers to significant aspects of the life of the artists Minnie, Molly, Galya and Emily Pwerle . These are bush fruits, body paint, ceremonies, dancing lines and their homeland Atnwengerrp, a region of Utopia, some 250 km north-west of Alice Springs in Central Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eIn their paintings, Minnie, Molly, Emily and Galya draw on the same dreamings. One of their important one’s is the bush tomato (Solanum chippendalei), whose name in Alyawarr is anemangkerr (pronounced similarly to numun-gurra). Although the seed of the bush tomato is bitter and poisonous, the flesh is an important food throughout Utopia and other parts of Central Australia. Its flavour is bland and can be compared to rock melon. The bush tomato can be eaten immediately, or threaded on to skewers and kept as a dried fruit for periods when bush tucker is scarce. The skewers are often obtained from desert rose shrubs which are usually found growing near the bush tomato, according to botanist Peter Latz in his book, Bushfires and Bushtucker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eAnother dreaming painted by the women is the northern wild orange (Capparis umbonata) known in Alyawarr as akarley (pronounced a-\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003ekar\u003c\/i\u003e-li). This fruit grows on a shrub about 3.5m high with weeping foliage and white flowers. The fruits hang on long stalks, turning yellow or reddish at maturity (Bushfires and Bushtucker). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThe women also paint a commonly occurring plant which has provided a staple food for Aboriginal people in Utopia for thousands of years. This plant is Portulaca oleracea, or munyeroo.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Alyawarr word for this plant is lyaw (pronounced similarly to eh-\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003elau\u003c\/i\u003e-a). This plant is less common now in Utopia, thanks to decades of cattle grazing, but is still available in sufficient quantities to be harvested and used. The tiny black seeds of this plant are stone-ground to make flour. This flour can be made into damper or cookies, or mixed with water to make a cordial for drinking. \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003ePortulaca oleracea is a vital food source for desert people because it is highly nutritious and still manages to set seed during times of low rainfall. It is hardy and grows quickly and is found especially abundantly after fire.\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThe other important dreaming for these painters is the dancing tracks which are made in the sand during women’s ceremony, or awelye. A design based on these dancing tracks is painted on women’s bodies before a ceremony is performed, and this same design can be seen today in the women’s works on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-0 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emily Pwerle","offers":[{"title":"90 x 120 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325869523251,"sku":"4420","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/4420_1_room.jpg?v=1743994706"},{"product_id":"4935","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; color: windowtext;\"\u003eGalya’s work is distinctive and highly individual. Her early paintings, dating from around 2004, drew on Portulaca oleracea—known as ‘munyeroo’—a grass once abundant in the Utopia region and an important food source for generations. Its tiny black seed became central to her imagery, with Galya adopting its half-circle form as a dominant motif in her paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; color: windowtext;\"\u003eOver fifty years of cattle grazing greatly reduced the abundance of this grass. In her paintings, Galya recalls a time when its seeds formed an important part of her clan’s diet and held deep cultural significance. Important Dreaming stories grew around the grass and its seed, which, though easily overlooked from a Western perspective, remains highly valued by the women of Utopia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 17.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; color: windowtext;\"\u003eIn her more recent paintings, Galya begins with a foundation of traditional Awelye women’s body painting, then overlays it with expressive coloured dotting that partially conceals the design beneath. The result is an enigmatic ‘look through’ effect, rich with echoes of Country and desert colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galya Pwerle","offers":[{"title":"55 x 70 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325869621555,"sku":"4935","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/4935.jpg?v=1743994713"},{"product_id":"gl104","title":"Leaves","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FreeForm\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"\u003eGloria’s Leaves, also known as Bush Medicine Leaves, are among the most popular and frequently painted images in Australian art. The Leaves paintings depict bush medicine leaves that fall seasonally to the ground, forming rhythmic, swirling patterns. These leaves come from the Eremophila dalyana shrub, commonly known as Desert Fuchsia. For generations, Gloria’s clan has used this shrub as the basis for a bush medicine believed to help with kidney problems. Gloria recalls first painting this subject in April 1994 at Mosquito Bore, Utopia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Gloria Petyarre","offers":[{"title":"55 x 70 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen,","offer_id":51325870866739,"sku":"GL104","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/104rooma.jpg?v=1743994727"},{"product_id":"gl120","title":"Bush Medicine Dreaming","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FreeForm\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"\u003eGloria’s Leaves, also known as Bush Medicine Leaves, are among the most popular and frequently painted images in Australian art. The Leaves paintings depict bush medicine leaves that fall seasonally to the ground, forming rhythmic, swirling patterns. These leaves come from the Eremophila dalyana shrub, commonly known as Desert Fuchsia. For generations, Gloria’s clan has used this shrub as the basis for a bush medicine believed to help with kidney problems. Gloria recalls first painting this subject in April 1994 at Mosquito Bore, Utopia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Gloria Petyarre","offers":[{"title":"90 x 120 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325871161651,"sku":"GL120","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/GL120.jpg?v=1743994730"},{"product_id":"7743","title":"Bush Medicine Dreaming","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"FreeForm\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"\u003eGloria’s Leaves, also known as Bush Medicine Leaves, are among the most popular and frequently painted images in Australian art. The Leaves paintings depict bush medicine leaves that fall seasonally to the ground, forming rhythmic, swirling patterns. These leaves come from the Eremophila dalyana shrub, commonly known as Desert Fuchsia. For generations, Gloria’s clan has used this shrub as the basis for a bush medicine believed to help with kidney problems. Gloria recalls first painting this subject in April 1994 at Mosquito Bore, Utopia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Gloria Petyarre","offers":[{"title":"90 x 120 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325871718707,"sku":"7743","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/7743.jpg?v=1743994733"},{"product_id":"4772-4","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eMinnie Pwerle: Life and Artistic Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarly Life and Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinnie Pwerle, also known as Minnie Purla or Minnie Motorcar Apwerl, was born between 1910 and 1922. She was a prominent Australian Aboriginal artist from Utopia, Northern Territory (referred to as Unupurna in her local language). Utopia is a cattle station situated in the Sandover area of Central Australia, approximately 300 kilometres (190 miles) northeast of Alice Springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArtistic Beginnings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinnie began her journey as a painter in 2000, at around the age of 80. Her transition to painting marked a significant moment, as her unique style and expressive artworks quickly attracted attention and acclaim within the contemporary Indigenous Australian art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRecognition and Collections\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollowing her late start in painting, Minnie’s works rapidly became popular and highly sought after. Between 2000 and her passing in 2006, her paintings were exhibited extensively across Australia. Major galleries such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Queensland Art Gallery acquired and displayed her works, solidifying her reputation as an important figure in Australian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinnie Pwerle's first exhibition was in 2000 at Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne and many others followed and her works can be found in numerous collections in Australia and overseas and no collection of Aboriginal Art is complete without a Minnie painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minnie Pwerle","offers":[{"title":"90 x 128 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325872079155,"sku":"4772.4","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/4772.4.jpg?v=1743994737"},{"product_id":"10031","title":"Grandmothers' Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhoda Tjitayi","offers":[{"title":"152 x 198 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325872996659,"sku":"10031","price":6900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10031.jpg?v=1743994745"},{"product_id":"10100","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"artwork-price mt-20 mb-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer Inkatji was born in Ernabella, a community rich in cultural heritage, and later moved to Amata Community. Her upbringing in these locations deeply influenced her connection to her Country and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's paintings are a reflection of her Country and the traditions she holds dear. Through her art, she remembers and honours important stories that have been passed down to her by her father, mother, and grandfather. These stories evoke memories of times when families cared for the land, ensuring there was plenty of food and happiness as they travelled from place to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's sister, Nyunmiti Burton, is a respected senior woman, APYACC director, and fellow artist. This close family connection has played a significant role in Jennifer's journey as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 2019, with the support of her sister, Jennifer relocated to Adelaide for health reasons. Since moving, she has become an active member of the APY Studio Adelaide, working daily alongside senior women and emerging talent from the APY region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Ingkatji","offers":[{"title":"151 x 197 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325873357107,"sku":"10100","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10100.jpg?v=1743994749"},{"product_id":"10096","title":"Women Dreaming","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003eTjimpuna Williams was born in 1976 in Ernabella, South Australia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html__inner grid-item-100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html__inner grid-item-100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column2\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has worked across several mediums including painting, linocut prints and batik, but her chosen medium is ceramics. For 20 years she worked out of the Ernabella Arts where she honed her craft before joining the APY Studio Adelaide in 2020. In 2012 she was a finalist in the Indigenous Ceramic Art Awards at Shepparton Art Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTjimpuna uses traditional patterns that relate to rockhole (tjukula) or sand dune (tali), and also paints the Tjukurpa of her mother’s Country Piltati, near Kanpi in the APY Lands. Tjimpuna's artwork has been included in exhibitions in Australia and overseas. Her artwork has been acquired for the collections of the National Museum of Australia, Australian National Gallery, Queensland Art Gallery and Museum of Ethnology, Osaka, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tjimpuna Williams","offers":[{"title":"122 x 198 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325873652019,"sku":"10096","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10096.jpg?v=1743994752"},{"product_id":"10099","title":"My Country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003eJoylene was born in 1967 and is the daughter of Tjimpayi Presley (a member of the Mitakiki Women's Collaborative) and the granddaughter of Tjampawa Kawiny. Joylene previously painted at Tjurma Homelands Arts and Crafts Centre. Today she paints at Tjala Arts and the APY Studio in Adelaide, continuing in the footsteps of her late grandmother and mother in telling the Seven Sisters story and how it relates to kapi tjukula (many rock holes).\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joylene Presley","offers":[{"title":"120 x 197 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325873979699,"sku":"10099","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10099.jpg?v=1743994755"},{"product_id":"10104","title":"Grandmother's Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhoda Tjitayi","offers":[{"title":"122 x 197 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325874635059,"sku":"10104","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10104.jpg?v=1743994761"},{"product_id":"10046","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"artwork-price mt-20 mb-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer Inkatji was born in Ernabella, a community rich in cultural heritage, and later moved to Amata Community. Her upbringing in these locations deeply influenced her connection to her Country and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's paintings are a reflection of her Country and the traditions she holds dear. Through her art, she remembers and honours important stories that have been passed down to her by her father, mother, and grandfather. These stories evoke memories of times when families cared for the land, ensuring there was plenty of food and happiness as they travelled from place to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's sister, Nyunmiti Burton, is a respected senior woman, APYACC director, and fellow artist. This close family connection has played a significant role in Jennifer's journey as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 2019, with the support of her sister, Jennifer relocated to Adelaide for health reasons. Since moving, she has become an active member of the APY Studio Adelaide, working daily alongside senior women and emerging talent from the APY region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Ingkatji","offers":[{"title":"120 x 197 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875061043,"sku":"10046","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10046.jpg?v=1743994771"},{"product_id":"10029-1","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"artwork-price mt-20 mb-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer Inkatji was born in Ernabella, a community rich in cultural heritage, and later moved to Amata Community. Her upbringing in these locations deeply influenced her connection to her Country and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's paintings are a reflection of her Country and the traditions she holds dear. Through her art, she remembers and honours important stories that have been passed down to her by her father, mother, and grandfather. These stories evoke memories of times when families cared for the land, ensuring there was plenty of food and happiness as they travelled from place to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's sister, Nyunmiti Burton, is a respected senior woman, APYACC director, and fellow artist. This close family connection has played a significant role in Jennifer's journey as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 2019, with the support of her sister, Jennifer relocated to Adelaide for health reasons. Since moving, she has become an active member of the APY Studio Adelaide, working daily alongside senior women and emerging talent from the APY region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Ingkatji","offers":[{"title":"122 x 150 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875093811,"sku":"10029","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10029.jpg?v=1743994775"},{"product_id":"10097","title":"Grandmother's Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhoda Tjitayi","offers":[{"title":"121 x 152 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875159347,"sku":"10097","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10097.jpg?v=1743994778"},{"product_id":"10071","title":"My Country","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this painting Muna has depicted her country. The different colours and designs represent variations in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuna was born in Tjiwuru near Ernabella in 1964. Muna started painting at Tjurma Homelands Art and Craft Centre before coming to work at Tjala Arts. She developed her own vibrant, distinctive style, telling the story of her Country and its important cultural stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Muna Kulyuru","offers":[{"title":"122 x 152 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875224883,"sku":"10071","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10071.jpg?v=1743994781"},{"product_id":"10003","title":"Grandmother's Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhoda Tjitayi","offers":[{"title":"121 x 152 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875257651,"sku":"10003","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10003.jpg?v=1743994785"},{"product_id":"10053-1","title":"Iwantja Soakage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fw-600 mt-0 mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJulie's paintings shimmer with exuberant energy. She captures the intensity and power of country where the Iwantja Tjukitji (Iwantja Soakage) is located, and which holds the story of the native owl.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJulie was born in 1969 in the cool waters of the Iwantja creek, next to the large Soakage. The area is shaded by large gum trees, and the banks of the creek nestle close to large boulders. As a child she and her family lived here in a hand-built shelter.Yankunytjatjara families played in the creek waters and drank from the soakage. The water gave vitality and life to the area, and provided a cool place for the families to live during the hot summers. This special Soakage is where the Indulkana community first began. This place also holds the Dreaming of the Native Owl who travelled across the desert and came to live in a large gum tree by the creek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHer artistic process is deeply connected to her surroundings, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing colours and textures of the landscape. . Each brushstroke reflects not only the beauty of her country but also the stories and traditions passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Julie Yatjitja","offers":[{"title":"122 x 152 cm \/ Acrylic on Canvas","offer_id":51325875355955,"sku":"10053","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10053.jpg?v=1743994789"},{"product_id":"10086","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"artwork-price mt-20 mb-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer Inkatji was born in Ernabella, a community rich in cultural heritage, and later moved to Amata Community. Her upbringing in these locations deeply influenced her connection to her Country and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's paintings are a reflection of her Country and the traditions she holds dear. Through her art, she remembers and honours important stories that have been passed down to her by her father, mother, and grandfather. These stories evoke memories of times when families cared for the land, ensuring there was plenty of food and happiness as they travelled from place to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's sister, Nyunmiti Burton, is a respected senior woman, APYACC director, and fellow artist. This close family connection has played a significant role in Jennifer's journey as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 2019, with the support of her sister, Jennifer relocated to Adelaide for health reasons. Since moving, she has become an active member of the APY Studio Adelaide, working daily alongside senior women and emerging talent from the APY region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Ingkatji","offers":[{"title":"120 x 151 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875388723,"sku":"10086","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10086.jpg?v=1743994792"},{"product_id":"10052","title":"Iwantja Soakage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fw-600 mt-0 mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJulie's paintings shimmer with exuberant energy. She captures the intensity and power of country where the Iwantja Tjukitji (Iwantja Soakage) is located, and which holds the story of the native owl.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJulie was born in 1969 in the cool waters of the Iwantja creek, next to the large Soakage. The area is shaded by large gum trees, and the banks of the creek nestle close to large boulders. As a child she and her family lived here in a hand-built shelter.Yankunytjatjara families played in the creek waters and drank from the soakage. The water gave vitality and life to the area, and provided a cool place for the families to live during the hot summers. This special Soakage is where the Indulkana community first began. This place also holds the Dreaming of the Native Owl who travelled across the desert and came to live in a large gum tree by the creek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHer artistic process is deeply connected to her surroundings, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing colours and textures of the landscape. . Each brushstroke reflects not only the beauty of her country but also the stories and traditions passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Julie Yatjitja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325875421491,"sku":"10052","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10052.jpg?v=1743994795"},{"product_id":"10006","title":"Kura Ala","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"artwork-price mt-20 mb-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis painting is about the Country Kura Ala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sally Ann Roberts","offers":[{"title":"122 x 152 cm \/ Acrylic on Canvas","offer_id":51325875683635,"sku":"10006","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10006_cdad3617-4bdd-408b-a898-2cf859818429.jpg?v=1743994810"},{"product_id":"10037","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCollaborative Work by 3 Aboriginal artists from South Australia. Yaritji, Valerie and Christy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir story is a Creation Story about the constellations of Pleiades and Orion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yaritji, Valerie and Christy","offers":[{"title":"122 x 198 cm \/ Acrylic on canvas","offer_id":51325875781939,"sku":"10037","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10037.jpg?v=1743994813"},{"product_id":"10047","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"artwork-price mt-20 mb-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer Inkatji was born in Ernabella, a community rich in cultural heritage, and later moved to Amata Community. Her upbringing in these locations deeply influenced her connection to her Country and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's paintings are a reflection of her Country and the traditions she holds dear. Through her art, she remembers and honours important stories that have been passed down to her by her father, mother, and grandfather. These stories evoke memories of times when families cared for the land, ensuring there was plenty of food and happiness as they travelled from place to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's sister, Nyunmiti Burton, is a respected senior woman, APYACC director, and fellow artist. This close family connection has played a significant role in Jennifer's journey as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 2019, with the support of her sister, Jennifer relocated to Adelaide for health reasons. Since moving, she has become an active member of the APY Studio Adelaide, working daily alongside senior women and emerging talent from the APY region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Ingkatji","offers":[{"title":"122 x 152 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875847475,"sku":"10047","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10047.jpg?v=1743994817"},{"product_id":"10110","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"artwork-price mt-20 mb-40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer Inkatji was born in Ernabella, a community rich in cultural heritage, and later moved to Amata Community. Her upbringing in these locations deeply influenced her connection to her Country and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's paintings are a reflection of her Country and the traditions she holds dear. Through her art, she remembers and honours important stories that have been passed down to her by her father, mother, and grandfather. These stories evoke memories of times when families cared for the land, ensuring there was plenty of food and happiness as they travelled from place to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJennifer's sister, Nyunmiti Burton, is a respected senior woman, APYACC director, and fellow artist. This close family connection has played a significant role in Jennifer's journey as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 2019, with the support of her sister, Jennifer relocated to Adelaide for health reasons. Since moving, she has become an active member of the APY Studio Adelaide, working daily alongside senior women and emerging talent from the APY region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-30 mb-20\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Ingkatji","offers":[{"title":"103 x 155 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875880243,"sku":"10110","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10110.jpg?v=1743994820"},{"product_id":"10060","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Josephine Mick","offers":[{"title":"Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325875913011,"sku":"10060","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10060.jpg?v=1743994823"},{"product_id":"10093","title":"Snake Dreaming","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 132.6pt;\"\u003eKukika Adamson was born in 1950. She is an esteemed Pitjantjatjara artist from the Amata Community in South Australia, and she draws upon her ancestral heritage and the teachings of her father, Tiger Palpatja, to create vibrant artworks centred on Wanampi Tjukurpa — the sacred Rainbow Serpent Dreaming. Her storytelling and paintings embody a deep connection to land, culture, and spirituality, offering audiences a powerful window into Aboriginal traditions and the enduring relationship between her people and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kukika Adamson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325875978547,"sku":"10093","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10093.jpg?v=1743994825"},{"product_id":"10103","title":"Creation Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhoda Tjitayi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325876044083,"sku":"10103","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10103room.jpg?v=1743994830"},{"product_id":"10035","title":"My Country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003eJoylene was born in 1967 and is the daughter of Tjimpayi Presley (a member of the Mitakiki Women's Collaborative) and the granddaughter of Tjampawa Kawiny. Joylene previously painted at Tjurma Homelands Arts and Crafts Centre. Today she paints at Tjala Arts and the APY Studio in Adelaide, continuing in the footsteps of her late grandmother and mother in telling the Seven Sisters story and how it relates to kapi tjukula (many rock holes).\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joylene Presley","offers":[{"title":"101 x 151 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325876076851,"sku":"10035","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10035.jpg?v=1743994833"},{"product_id":"10095","title":"My Country","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn her paintings Katie Curley depicts her country. The different colours and designs represent variations in the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katie Curley","offers":[{"title":"101 x 152 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325876142387,"sku":"10095","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10095.jpg?v=1743994836"},{"product_id":"10064","title":"My Country","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext_content--regular_text center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLillian Wilton was born in 1962. She paints for Tjala Arts located at Amata Community, in the far northwest of South Australia. In her paintings she depicts her country. The different colours and designs represent variations in the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lillian Wilton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325876207923,"sku":"10064","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10064.jpg?v=1743994839"},{"product_id":"10082","title":"My Country","description":"\u003ch5\u003eIn this painting Maureen has depicted her country. The different colours and designs represent variations in the Landscape.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Maureen Douglas","offers":[{"title":"91 x 120 \/ Acrylic on Linen,","offer_id":51325876273459,"sku":"10082","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/10082.jpg?v=1743994842"},{"product_id":"00624","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eAwelye - Bodypaint\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abie Loy Kemarre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325876437299,"sku":"00624","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/00624_bb102a2f-aa07-461b-8a07-383ca1ae1514.jpg?v=1743994852"},{"product_id":"00924","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eAwelye - Bodypaint\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abie Loy Kemarre","offers":[{"title":"60 x 90 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325876470067,"sku":"00924","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/00924.jpg?v=1743994857"},{"product_id":"00824","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eAwelye - Body Paint\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abie Loy Kemarre","offers":[{"title":"60 x 90 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325876535603,"sku":"00824","price":3240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/00824_3a4054ba-99b1-4f7d-8f4a-71ecfeff16e8.jpg?v=1743994859"},{"product_id":"00724","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #555555; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eAbie Loy Kemarre: Artistic Journey and Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHeritage and Artistic Roots\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie Loy Kemarre's artistic journey is deeply anchored in her Aboriginal heritage and the vibrant cultural traditions of the Utopia community. Surrounded by art from a young age, her unique style and steadfast dedication to her craft have established her as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNational and International Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie’s works on canvas have been exhibited and collected both nationally and internationally. Her paintings are included in major collections around the world, and she has twice been a finalist in the Telstra NATSIAA Awards. She is widely recognised as one of the most talented and exciting young Aboriginal artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFamily Legacy and Early Influences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBorn circa 1972 in Utopia, Abie Loy Kemarre is a third-generation Aboriginal painter from an exceptional painting family. Her grandmother, Kathleen Petyarre, is a celebrated Aboriginal artist who began her career during the batik era and remains a pivotal figure in the Aboriginal painting movement. Abie was just six years old when the batik movement commenced in Utopia, and the activity of art-making has always surrounded her, blending indigenous modernity with traditional upbringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtistic Development and Techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrawing upon traditional ‘dreamings’ and mythologies, Abie has developed innovative painting techniques, creating a body of work that positions her at the forefront of the ‘rising generation’ of Utopia painters. Today, she is regarded as one of the most talented and exciting young Indigenous artists, noted for her discipline, innovation, and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSignature Style and Subject Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie’s reputation is built upon her exceptional attention to detail and her mastery of fine dotting. From the outset, she demonstrated artistic talent and technical skill in both batik and canvas. While she is among the leading contemporary painters in Australia, her subject matter remains rooted in tradition, including Bush Turkey Dreaming, Bush Leaves, Bush Hen, and Body Paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDreaming Stories and Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of Abie’s major themes is the female Bush Hen, depicted walking and eating her way through her ancestral country, and occasionally flying. As she travels, the Bush Hen consumes her favourite fruit, the desert raisin. Another significant Dreaming is the Bush Leaf, inherited from her father’s side. The bush leaf grows in a swamp near sandhills close to Utopia in her grandfather’s country and is prized for its curative properties. These leaves are traditionally used to treat a range of ailments—such as colds, headaches, and sores—by making a paste to rub on the body or mixing with water to drink as a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #555555; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boomerangart.com.au\/Collections.aspx?artist=abie-loy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a6b96; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #555555; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Abie Loy Kemarre","offers":[{"title":"60 x 90 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325876601139,"sku":"00724","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/00724.jpg?v=1743994863"},{"product_id":"9711","title":"Country","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePintubi artist, Narpula Scobie, was born at Haasts Bluff in February 1950 and grew up in Papunya. Her father was Toba Tjakamarra, and her mother was Nganyima Napaltjarri. She is the younger sister of Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula and half-sister of Mitjili Napurrula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe desert art movement began at Papunya in 1971 when Narpula was twenty-one. As it progressed, she assisted her husband, Johnny Scobie Tjapanangka, by painting dotted background details for his artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNarpula’s involvement in her husband’s artwork allowed her to develop an intimate understanding of the techniques and cultural significance of desert art. Her contributions were not merely technical but were deeply embedded in the storytelling tradition, a hallmark of Pintupi art. This gradual immersion into the intricate methods of painting cultivated a strong artistic identity that would later emerge prominently in her solo works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOver time, Narpula began exploring her own artistic voice, transitioning from assisting her husband to creating her own independent works. Her deep understanding of the desert’s cultural narratives and symbolic forms enabled her to blend tradition with innovation. Her early paintings often displayed a profound connection to Dreaming stories, as she meticulously developed her technique, mastering the interplay of colour and pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Narpula Scobie Napurrula","offers":[{"title":"120 x 200 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325880533299,"sku":"9711","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/9711.jpg?v=1763881097"},{"product_id":"00124","title":"Awelye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #555555; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003eAbie Loy Kemarre: Artistic Journey and Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHeritage and Artistic Roots\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie Loy Kemarre's artistic journey is deeply anchored in her Aboriginal heritage and the vibrant cultural traditions of the Utopia community. Surrounded by art from a young age, her unique style and steadfast dedication to her craft have established her as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNational and International Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie’s works on canvas have been exhibited and collected both nationally and internationally. Her paintings are included in major collections around the world, and she has twice been a finalist in the Telstra NATSIAA Awards. She is widely recognised as one of the most talented and exciting young Aboriginal artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFamily Legacy and Early Influences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBorn circa 1972 in Utopia, Abie Loy Kemarre is a third-generation Aboriginal painter from an exceptional painting family. Her grandmother, Kathleen Petyarre, is a celebrated Aboriginal artist who began her career during the batik era and remains a pivotal figure in the Aboriginal painting movement. Abie was just six years old when the batik movement commenced in Utopia, and the activity of art-making has always surrounded her, blending indigenous modernity with traditional upbringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtistic Development and Techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrawing upon traditional ‘dreamings’ and mythologies, Abie has developed innovative painting techniques, creating a body of work that positions her at the forefront of the ‘rising generation’ of Utopia painters. Today, she is regarded as one of the most talented and exciting young Indigenous artists, noted for her discipline, innovation, and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSignature Style and Subject Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbie’s reputation is built upon her exceptional attention to detail and her mastery of fine dotting. From the outset, she demonstrated artistic talent and technical skill in both batik and canvas. While she is among the leading contemporary painters in Australia, her subject matter remains rooted in tradition, including Bush Turkey Dreaming, Bush Leaves, Bush Hen, and Body Paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDreaming Stories and Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of Abie’s major themes is the female Bush Hen, depicted walking and eating her way through her ancestral country, and occasionally flying. As she travels, the Bush Hen consumes her favourite fruit, the desert raisin. Another significant Dreaming is the Bush Leaf, inherited from her father’s side. The bush leaf grows in a swamp near sandhills close to Utopia in her grandfather’s country and is prized for its curative properties. These leaves are traditionally used to treat a range of ailments—such as colds, headaches, and sores—by making a paste to rub on the body or mixing with water to drink as a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #555555; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boomerangart.com.au\/Collections.aspx?artist=abie-loy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #1a6b96; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #555555; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Abie Loy Kemarre","offers":[{"title":"120 x 200 cm \/ Acrylic on Linen","offer_id":51325880566067,"sku":"00124","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0291\/5379\/files\/00124a.jpg?v=1743994922"}],"url":"https:\/\/boomerangart.com.au\/collections\/all.oembed?page=6","provider":"Boomerang Art AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}