Mary Lewis Pwerle

Born: 1959

Language Group: Alyawarre

Country: Atnwengerrp, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas and Linen

Subjects: Akarley (Wild Orange), Anemangkerr (Bush Melon), Atnwengerrp Country, Snake, Awelye (Women's Ceremony and Body Paint Designs)

Mary Lewis is sister to artists Gypsy Jones Pwerle and May Lewis Pwerle. Mary has painted for many years, painting fine designs typical of her family's style. Her paintings usually depict elements of the Akarley (Wild Orange) or Anemangkerr (Bush Melon) Dreaming stories that belong to her country, Atnwengerrp.

Collections

Mbantua Gallery Permanent Collection, Alice Springs