Utnea (Carpet Snake) Dreaming

Kevin Bird Mpetyane

1974

Eastern Anmatyerre

Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na) , Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Acrylic on Canvas and Linen

Ahakeye (Bush Plum) Dreaming, Ntang Artety (Mulga Seed) Dreaming, Tyankern (Mulga Berries) Dreaming, Aherte (Bilby) Dreaming, Utnea (Carpet Snake) Dreaming

Kevin is son of artists Paddy and Eileen Bird, and grandson of well known artist Ada Bird Petyarre. He is married to artist Marie Ryder and they have four children.

Kevin's country and stories are passed down from his father's ancestors. His stories are associated with his country, Ilkawerne, and Mulga Bore region. Lindsay Bird Mpetyane is a well known artist, and is the senior custodian for this country. Kevin calls Lindsay Bird his grandfather.

Kevin began painting for Mbantua Gallery at the end of 2000, and though not prolific, he continues to paint.