1983
Language Group:Anmatyerre
Country:Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na) , Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas and Linen, Wood Carving
Subjects:Kangaroo, Ngkwerlp (Wild Tobacco) Story, Alpar (Rat-Tail Plant) Story, Tyankern (Mulga Berries) Dreaming, Country
Gabrielle commenced painting in 1999 while she was still attending school. Upon finishing school, she also experimented with wood sculpture with the encouragement and support of her grandmother, Lorna Purvis.
Gabrielle paints stories belonging to her country, Ilkawerne, which were passed down to her by her father.
Gabrielle's painting represents design elements associated with her country, Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na) .