Born: c. 1960
Language Group: Anmatyerre
Country: Ahalpere, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Subjects: Ahakeye (Bush Plum), Goanna, Bush Berry, Possum
Matthew's paintings represent the Dreamtime story of Ahakeye (Bush Plum) which is found in the desert. Matthew is the son of renowned artist, Kathleen Ngale and Motorbike Paddy who also paints the Ahakeye. Matthew's sister, Elizabeth Mpetyane is also a painter. During 2000 Matthew commenced painting for Mbantua Gallery.
Exhibitions
2002 | Mbantua Gallery USA exhibitions: New City Merchants, Knoxville, TN; Art and Soul Gallery, Nashville, TN; 'The Cove Gallery' Portland, OR; Urban Wine Works, Portland, OR; Mary's Woods, Portland, OR |
2003 | Mbantua Gallery USA exhibitions: New City Merchants, Knoxville, TN; Art and Soul Gallery, Nashville, TN; 'The Cove Gallery' Portland, OR; Mary's Woods, Portland, OR |