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MB059116

Anthep Awelye (Ceremonial Dance)

Medium
Acrylic on Linen
Size
30 x 30cm
Year Painted
2022
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MB059116

Anthep Awelye (Ceremonial Dance)

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Catalogue Number:
MB059116

Artist Profile

Molly began painting in 2004 alongside her sister Geyla, encouraged by a large e…

Artist Profile

Artist Profile

Molly Pwerle
Born:

c. 1928

Deceased:

2023

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), Anemangkerr (Bush Melon) Dreaming, Akarley (Northern Wild Orange), Anthep Awelye (Ceremonial Dance)

Molly began painting in 2004 alongside her sister Geyla, encouraged by a large extended family of artists to share her stories in a creative way. Molly was the oldest female in the community, a respected elder, and a 'boss woman'. Her family includes many artists, most notably her late sister, the famed Minnie Pwerle, and her niece, Barbara Weir.

It was Minnie who, along with Barbara, inspired Molly and her younger sisters, Geyla and Emily, to begin painting. Molly's work focuses on the Anthep Awelye (Ceremonial Dance) relating to the Anemangkerr (bush melon). She used broad linear strokes to convey the Dreaming story passed down through her ancestors.

COLLECTIONS
Mbantua Gallery Collection, Alice Springs, NT
EXHIBITIONS
2005
Mbantua Gallery, Alice Springs, NT
2006
The Pwerle Sisters, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
2007
Desert Diversity, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
2007
Utopia in New York, Robert Steele Gallery, New York City, NY, USA
2007
Standing on Ceremony, Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Adelaide, SA
2007
APS Bendi Lango Art Exhibition with Rio Tinto, Fireworks Gallery, Brisbane, QLD
2007
New Works from Utopia, Space Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2008
Dreamings - the Land, Outback Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, VIC
2008
Utopia Discoveries, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
2008
Walking Together to Aid Aboriginal Health - Shalom Gamarada Aboriginal Art Exhibition, University of NSW, Kensington, NSW
2008
Women's Stories, Alison Kelly Gallery, Richmond, VIC
2009
Utopia - Colours of the Desert, Gongpyeong Art Space in collaboration with DACOU, Australian Embassy in Korea and Crossbay Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2010
Utopia - Group Exhibition, DACOU Art Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
2010
The Pwerle Sisters, Group Exhibition DACOU, Melbourne, VIC
2018
Utopia Exhibition of Four Generations, Pwerle Gallery, Adelaide, SA

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Artist Name, Artwork Size, Medium, Year Painted,

Information

Artist Name:
Molly Pwerle
Artwork Size:
30 x 30cm
Medium:
Acrylic on Linen
Year Painted:
2022
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.

Description

The bold linear pattern throughout Molly'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 Molly's painting is associated with Anthep (Ceremonial Dance).

Located at
Mbantua Alice Gallery