Abie Loy Kemarre

Born: 1972

Language Group: Anmatyerre

Country: Iylentye (Mosquito Bore), Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas and Linen, Batik on Silk

Subjects: Bush Medicine Leaf, Bush Turkey, Akatyerre (Desert Raisin), Awelye (Women's Ceremony), Bush Hen, River, Awelye (Women's Ceremony) for Akatyerre (Desert Raisin)

Abie commenced painting c.1994 under the guidance of her grandmother, Kathleen Petyarre (one of the seven famous sisters). Her paintings show the detailed designs of her stories using fine dotwork and contemporary designs.

Abie is a very talented and established artist. She was selected as a finalist in the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA) in 1997 and 2001.

Abie's work in batik was sent to Bali to be exhibited. Her works in acrylics have been exhibited in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and overseas.

Collections

Mbantua Gallery Collection, Alice Springs, NT

Exhibitions

2002-2003

Mbantua Gallery USA exhibitions

2003

My Grandmother and Me, World Vision Walkabout, Sydney, NSW

2008

Emily and Her Legacy, Hillside Gallery with Coo-ee Art Sydney, Tokyo, Japan

2014

Narrativa Herióca - Pintura Aborígine do Deserto Australiano - Renaissance Hotel, São Paulo, Brazil