Awelye, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

184 x 122 cm

$9,000

Provenance: Dacou Gallery, Adelaide, NT, Cat No. DG03560 Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, Vic, Cat No. FG01006.MP Private Collection Vic Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork 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.

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c.1920 – 2006

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

184 x 122 cm

$9,000

Provenance: Dacou Gallery, Adelaide, NT, Cat No. DG03560 Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, Vic, Cat No. FG01006.MP Private Collection Vic Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork 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.