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