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 | Born: c. 1960 Language Group: Alyawarre Country: Atnwengerrp, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Subjects: Akarley (Bush Orange), Bush Foods, Country, Awelye (Women's Ceremony and Body Paint Design), Woman's Story |
Susan has been living between her mother's and father's country north east of Alice Springs. She grew up with a traditional education, learning her songs, stories and dance for her country from the senior women in her community. Today she lives on her mother's country, Atnwengerrp with her very large extended family. Susan began painting for Mbantua Gallery in 1996.
Collections
Mbantua Gallery Private Collection, Alice Springs
Exhibitions
| 2004 | Mbantua Gallery USA exhibition; Knoxville, Tennessee |
There are many sacred Dreamtime stories that belong to Susan's country of which play a significant part in her ceremonies and culture. One of her main Dreamings is the story of Bush Medicine which she has depicted in this painting.
