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MB062296

Aherte (Bilby) Dreaming

Kevin Bird Mpetyane

Kevin Bird Mpetyane

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Acrylic on Canvas
Size
65 x 49cm
Year Painted
2024
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Artist Profile

Kevin is son of artists Paddy and Eileen Bird, and grandson of well known artist…

Artist Profile

Artist Profile

Kevin Bird Mpetyane
Born:

1974

Language Group:

Eastern Anmatyerre

Country:

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

Medium:

Acrylic on Canvas and Linen

Subjects:

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. Kaureen and Keenan also paint for Mbantua Gallery.

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.

COLLECTIONS
Mbantua Gallery Collection, Alice Springs, NT
EXHIBITIONS
2001
Combined Exhibition, Mbantua Gallery, Alice Springs, NT
2002-2004
Mbantua Gallery USA exhibitions

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Artist Name, Artwork Size, Medium, Year Painted,

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Artist Name:
Kevin Bird Mpetyane
Artwork Size:
65 x 49cm
Medium:
Acrylic on Canvas
Year Painted:
2024
Title:
Aherte (Bilby) Dreaming
Free Shipping Worldwide!:
This painting on canvas 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.

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Kevin paints the story of the Aherte. Although the Aherte is now extinct, traditionally it was an important food source for Kevin's ancestors. Dot work in the background symbolizes the different colours of the Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na) country.
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Mbantua Alice Gallery

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