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Andy Mpetyane

Andy Mpetyane

Andy Mpetyane

Born: c. 1968

Language Group: Anmatyerre

Country: Ahalpere, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Subjects: Ahakeye (Bush Plum) Dreaming

Andy paints the story of the Ahakeye, known as the bush plum in English and also referred to as the native currant or citrus. This story holds great significance for Andy as it is deeply rooted in his country. The songs, dances and symbols have been passed down to him from his father. Andy is the son of the renowned artist Kathleen Ngale (dec) and Motorbike Paddy, and his sister, Elizabeth Mpetyane, is also a painter.