MINNIE PWERLE - WOMEN'S CEREMONY
MINNIE PWERLE
WOMEN'S CEREMONY , 2005
120 x 90 cm
Synthetic Polymer Paint on Belgian Linen
REGION
Utopia, NT
PROVENANCE
Artitja Fine Art, WA Cat No. ART2905mp
Private Collection, WA
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Artitja Fine Art & photos of the artist painting the work
STORY
The bold linear patterns of stripes and curves throughout Minnie’s painting depicts the womens ceremonial body paint design. After smearing their bodies with animal fat, the women trace these designs onto their breasts,arms and thighs singing as each woman has a turn to be ‘painted up’.
The songs are all related to the Dreamtime stories of the Awely-Womens ceremony demonstrates respect for the land and in performing these ceremonies they ensure well being and happiness within the communities.
ARTIST PROFILE
