Aboriginal Paintings From Utopia Region NT
 My Country Atnwengerrp Stock #9994 Synthetic polymer paint on linen 1500x1200mm |
 My Country Atnwengerrp Stock #10311 Synthetic polymer paint on linen 1830x1230mm |
 My Country Atnwengerrp Stock #9993 Synthetic polymer paint on linen 1500x1200mm |
 My Country Atnwengerrp Stock #7171 Synthetic polymer paint on linen 1500x1020mm |
 My Country Atnwengerrp Stock #10312 Synthetic polymer paint on linen 1830x1230mm |
 My Country Atnwengerrp Stock #8257 Synthetic polymer paint on linen 1400x1220mm |
Lizzie Pwerle is an emerging Aboriginal artist living in Utopia.
Her country is Atnwengerrp and her languages are Anmatyarre &
Alyawarre. Lizzie has been painting on canvas since the 1980 and
was involved in the Utopia batik projects, which started with an
adult education workshop in 1977. Lizzie is a first cousin to
the Pwerle sisters (Galya, Molly, Emily & the late Minnie Pwerle).
The Dreamings Lizzie paints include ‘My Country Atnwengerrp’, ‘Bush Tucker’ and ‘Women’s Ceremony’. For ‘My Country Atnwengerrp’, Lizzie uses delicate rectilinear patterns of finely dotted white lines on a black background to recreate an aerial perspective of the terrain at Atnwengerrp. These quite formal, graphic works show Lizzie’s intimate knowledge and love for her country.
Lizzie also paints ‘Women’s Ceremony’ using intricate and varied dots in circular forms and linear designs and in 2008 Lizzie began painting ‘Bush Orange’, which is represented by lines of fine dots of Bush Orange branches sprawled across the canvas.
The Bush Orange that Lizzie paints is a native fruit that grows in Atnwengerrp. Once abundant but now scarce due to the impact of over grazing, this species was traditionally a stable source of bush tucker for Aboriginal people. The fruit grows on a long, thin stalk and is larger than a passionfruit. It is green when unripe turning yellow in maturity. It is soft inside and its flavour is often compared to a custard apple. The fruit is consumed raw once the tough outer skin is discarded or is laid out to dry, ready to consume during months when bush tucker is scarce.
The physical creation of the ‘Bush Orange’ Dreaming, which is an important part of the Utopia women’s bush tucker ceremonies, is to ensure the health and regeneration of the bush orange. By painting her Dreamings - ‘Bush Orange’, ‘Women’s Ceremony’ and ‘My Country Atnwengerrp’ Lizzie is continuing an ancient and rich cultural tradition while celebrating the close bonds she has with her country.
The Dreamings Lizzie paints include ‘My Country Atnwengerrp’, ‘Bush Tucker’ and ‘Women’s Ceremony’. For ‘My Country Atnwengerrp’, Lizzie uses delicate rectilinear patterns of finely dotted white lines on a black background to recreate an aerial perspective of the terrain at Atnwengerrp. These quite formal, graphic works show Lizzie’s intimate knowledge and love for her country.
Lizzie also paints ‘Women’s Ceremony’ using intricate and varied dots in circular forms and linear designs and in 2008 Lizzie began painting ‘Bush Orange’, which is represented by lines of fine dots of Bush Orange branches sprawled across the canvas.
The Bush Orange that Lizzie paints is a native fruit that grows in Atnwengerrp. Once abundant but now scarce due to the impact of over grazing, this species was traditionally a stable source of bush tucker for Aboriginal people. The fruit grows on a long, thin stalk and is larger than a passionfruit. It is green when unripe turning yellow in maturity. It is soft inside and its flavour is often compared to a custard apple. The fruit is consumed raw once the tough outer skin is discarded or is laid out to dry, ready to consume during months when bush tucker is scarce.
The physical creation of the ‘Bush Orange’ Dreaming, which is an important part of the Utopia women’s bush tucker ceremonies, is to ensure the health and regeneration of the bush orange. By painting her Dreamings - ‘Bush Orange’, ‘Women’s Ceremony’ and ‘My Country Atnwengerrp’ Lizzie is continuing an ancient and rich cultural tradition while celebrating the close bonds she has with her country.
Copyright Notice ___________________________________________________________________________________Update April 2011
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