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MBS0007

Ceremonial Man

Wally Clarke Pwerle

Wally Clarke Pwerle

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Medium
Acrylic on Wood
Size
123 x 22 x 20cm
Year Painted
2010
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MBS0007

Ceremonial Man

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Catalogue Number:
MBS0007

Artist Profile

Wally was renowned for his sculptures and his paintings, which exemplify the dis…

Artist Profile

Artist Profile

Wally Clarke Pwerle
Born:

c. 1953

Deceased:

2016

Language Group:

Alyawarre

Country:

Atnwengerrp, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Medium:

Acrylic on Canvas, Wood Carving

Subjects:

Grass Seed Dreaming, Men's Ceremony, Bird, Bush Turkey, Ceremonial Man, Camp Dog, Hat

Wally was renowned for his sculptures and his paintings, which exemplify the distinctive style of Utopia's male artists. His work often depicted country and ceremony through intricate linear dot work, creating concentric circles and parallel lines.

Wally was married to Janice Clarke Kngwarreye, a highly accomplished painter in her own right. The couple had seven children together. Wally's brother was the late Louie Pwerle, a respected sculptor and painter.

COLLECTIONS
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW
The Holmes à Court Collection, Perth, WA
Mbantua Gallery Collection, Alice Springs, NT

Information

Artist Name, Artwork Size, Medium, Year Painted, Title,

Information

Artist Name:
Wally Clarke Pwerle
Artwork Size:
123 x 22 x 20cm
Medium:
Acrylic on Wood
Year Painted:
2010
Title:
Ceremonial Man

Description

Carved from the wood of trees found in Utopia, this sculpture shows a man prepared for ceremony. Ceremonial body paint designs can be seen on his body.

Located at
Mbantua Alice Gallery