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Australia Aboriginal Dreaming Painting by Gladys Kemarre, 1995

$12,450
£9,505.24
€10,886.83
CA$17,442.39
A$19,502.73
CHF 10,230
MX$236,224.89
NOK 129,133.59
SEK 122,000.04
DKK 81,259.38

About the Item

This captivating painting by Gladys Kemarre (1937-2017), a respected Anmatyerre artist from Utopia in the Northern Territory, is a powerful expression of Aboriginal Dreaming—a visual narrative tradition passed down through countless generations. The fine dot work of Gladys' paintings depicts the ripening stages of the Anwekety (conkerberry) or Bush Plum Dreaming. The plant produces white flowers and berries, which when ripe, are edible and sweet to taste. The berries also feed a variety of wildlife including the emu, bush turkey and other native bird species. Gladys' artworks simultaneously provide a topographical view of the landscape around Ahalpere, her Country in the Utopia region in Central Australia. As part of Gladys’ Dreaming, the women perform awelye ceremonies (women's ceremonies), paying homage to the bush plum to ensure further germinations in years to come. Over the years Gladys has participated in multiple exhibitions around Australia and overseas including India, Germany, Korea and across Europe. Her paintings are held in prestigious collections around the world. Details: Artist: Gladys Kemarre Date: 1995 Origin: Utopia region, Northern Territory, Australia Medium: Acrylic on canvas Style: Contemporary Aboriginal Condition: Excellent, professionally stretched and ready to hang A striking and authentic work of Indigenous Australian art, this painting invites viewers into a deeper understanding of Country, kinship, and cosmology—through the eyes and hands of a masterful storyteller.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.45 in (151 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1995
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Dronten, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU931446177492

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