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 | Born: 1982 Language Group: Anmatyerre Country: Waramungu, North of Alice Springs Medium: Acrylic on Canvas and Linen Subjects: Awelye (Women's Ceremony and Body Paint Designs), Leaves |
Esther and her brother Preston were brought up by their grandmother Gloria Petyarre (deceased). On reaching school age, Esther attended Alekareng (Warrabri) School, living with her father's relatives during school term and living with Gloria during holiday periods in the Utopia Region. It was during her time spent in Utopia that she learned her skills as an artist, often assisting other family members with their paintings.
Esther began painting for herself when she was only 16 years old. The story for her paintings always centering on the women's stories. Esther's first paintings for Mbantua Gallery were in 1999. Esther lives in Alice Springs with her family.
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Mbantua Gallery Permanent Collection, Alice Springs
There are many sacred Dreamtime stories that belong to Esther'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. There are different types of bush medicine in the Central Desert.
In this painting, Esther paints the leaves of the bush medicine plants and seeds (dot work).
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