Artwork Story
The bold linear pattern throughout Emily's painting, illustrates Awelye (Women's Ceremonial Body Paint Design). After smearing their bodies with animal fat, the women trace these designs onto their breasts, arms and thighs, singing as each woman takes her turn to be 'painted-up.' Awelye demonstrates respect for the land. In performing these ceremonies they ensure well-being and happiness within their communities. The Awelye in Emily's painting is associated with Anthep (Ceremonial Dance).
Emily Pwerle
c. 1930's
Language Group:Alyawarre
Country:Atnwengerrp, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas and Linen
Subjects:Awelye (Women's Ceremony), Akarley (Northern Wild Orange), Anthep Awelye (Ceremonial Dance)
Emily Pwerle was born around the 1930s and is an Alyawarre artist from Atnwengerrp/Irrweltye Country in the Utopia region. She began painting for Mbantua Gallery in 2001, sharing important women's stories through her artwork.
Emily is one of the renowned Pwerle sisters, alongside the late Minnie Pwerle, the late Geyla Pwerle and the late Molly Pwerle. Together, the sisters are recognised as an important part of the Utopia art movement, each sharing their own interpretations of cultural stories and Country.
Emily's paintings focus on Awelye (Women's Ceremony and Body Paint Designs) associated with her Country, as well as Akarley (Bush Orange) stories. Her distinctive style combines strong, bold linear designs with fine dot backgrounds representing Country and cultural connections.
Through her artwork, Emily continues to share the traditions, stories and knowledge passed down through her Alyawarre heritage.
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Mbantua Gallery Collection, Alice Springs, NT
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- Artist Name:
- Emily Pwerle
- Artwork Size:
- 30 x 30cm
- Medium:
- Acrylic on Linen
- Year Painted:
- 2020
- Title:
- Anthep Awelye (Ceremonial Dance)
- Free Shipping Worldwide!:
- This painting on linen will be shipped in a cylinder to you free of charge, worldwide! An option to have this painting 'stretched' onto a wooden frame may be available. If selected, further charges will apply and will be calculated at checkout.
