Ilyarnayt (Acacia Flower)

Lily Lion Kngwarreye

1964

Alyawarre

Ngkwarlerlaneme and Arnkawenyerr, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Acrylic on Canvas and Linen, Batik on Silk

Ilyarnayt (Acacia Flower), Alhepalh (Acacia Shrub), Bird, Country, Camp Scene, Rainbow Dreaming, Tharrkarr (Sweet Honey Grevillea), Ceremonial Man, Dog, Footballer

Lily Lion Kngwarreye was born in 1964 and is an Alyawarre artist connected to Ngkwarlerlanem and Arnkawenyerr Country in the Utopia region. She is part of a strong artistic community that has contributed significantly to the development of Utopia art.

Lily began her artistic journey through the Utopia batik movement and her work was included in the prestigious Robert Holmes à Court batik collection. She has since exhibited in numerous group exhibitions in Australia and internationally, including shows in Sydney, the United States, Dublin and Alice Springs.

Working across silk batik and acrylic on canvas and linen, Lily is known for her fine dot work and delicate brush techniques. Her paintings depict Country, Ilyarnayt (Acacia validinervia), Alhepalh (Acacia dictyophleba), Alpeyt (Flowers), Rainbow Dreaming (Boor-la-da), Tharrkarr (Sweet Honey Grevillea) and Yerrampe (Honey Ant), reflecting her deep connection to the natural world and cultural stories of her Country.