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Artwork Story
Katie paints the Atwakeye, known as the bush orange. The small compact tree of the wild orange plant has creamy white flowers that open during the night and wither before the end of the next day. The fruit hang down on long stalks and usually ripen from October through January.
1959
Deceased:2019
Language Group:Alyawarre
Country:Ingkwelaye (Kurrajong Bore), Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas and Linen
Subjects:Atwakeye (Bush Orange)
Katie Petyarre Morgan (1959-2019), also known as Katie Petyarre Moss, was an Alyawarre artist connected to Kurrajong Bore in the Utopia region.
Over a decade of painting, Katie developed a distinctive style using fine dot work to represent the flowers and seeds of Atwakeye (Bush Orange), an important story from her Country. Her detailed works reflect both her cultural knowledge and connection to the landscape.
Katie was the winner of the 2012 City of Hobart Art Prize, becoming the first Aboriginal artist to receive this prestigious award. Her younger sisters, Janie Petyarre Morgan and Pauline Moss, are also artists.
Location: Mbantua Alice Gallery
