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
Subjects:Tyankern (Mulga Berries) Dreaming, Ntang Artety (Mulga Seed) Dreaming, Ahakeye (Bush Plum) Dreaming, Aremela Rockhole, Men's Story
Gary is a younger son of Paddy Bird and Eileen Bird, grandson of Ada Bird Petyarre.
Gary's country and stories are passed down from his ancestors. His stories are associated to Mulga Bore country where he lives and where Lindsay Bird Mpetyane is the chief custodian. His style of painting reflects the work of his brothers and father.
Gary paints the story of the Tyankern, a sweet edible berry that belongs to a type of mistletoe found growing on the mulga tree. This is a very important story for Gary that belongs to his country, Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na) . This story, its songs, dances and symbols have been passed down to Gary.
