Weida Kngwarreye
Weida Kngwarreye
Born: c. 1920's
Language Group: Anmatyerre
Country: Atnangkere, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas and Linen, Batik on Silk, Wood Carving
Subjects: Atnwelarre (Pencil Yam), Tharrkarr (Sweet Honey Grevillea), Awelye (Women's Ceremony), Country, Ngwerlp (Wild Tobacco) and Antyarlkenh (Bush Yam) Story
Weida Kngwarreye is a senior woman in Utopia and knows everything about her country. When Utopia women have Awelye (Women's Ceremony), she sings very important songs. Weida has lived at Akaye Soakage, Three Bores, Camel Camp and Kurrajong Bore. She was involved with the Utopia batik movement in the late 1970's.
Collections
The Holmes à Court Collection, Perth, WA
Mbantua Gallery Private Collection, Alice Springs, NT
Exhibitions
1991
Central Australian Aboriginal Art and Craft Exhibition, Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs, NT
2002-2003
Mbantua Gallery USA exhibitions