KAREN BIRD NGALE, Australian 1984-, Awelye, acrylic on canvas (ready to hang), 121 x 96 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 37.8 x 1.1 in.)

KAREN BIRD NGALE
Australian, 1984-
Awelye
acrylic on canvas (ready to hang)
signed verso, with Certificate of Authenticity including signing photos

Provenance: Karen is daughter to Lindsay Bird, a senior elder for Ilkawerne country and prominent male Utopia artist. Along with the other younger women, Karen is taught by the senior women the stories, songs and dances associated with ceremonies. In turn, they learn what themes they are allowed to paint. One of Karen's main Dreamtime stories is the Alpar (Rat-tail plant) Seed Story. In the olden time, women would collect this seed, crush it and use it in making damper (bread).
Collections

Mbantua Gallery Permanent Collection, Alice Springs
Exhibitions

2004 Mbantua Gallery USA exhibition; Portland, Nashville, Knoxville, Hartford and Greenwich.
2004 Evolution of Utopia, Mbantua Gallery Cultural Museum, Alice Springs Dimensions: 121 x 96 x 3 cm. (47.6 x 37.8 x 1.1 in.) Artist Name: KAREN BIRD NGALE Medium: acrylic on canvas (ready to hang)

Condition: Please note that whilst we endeavour to mention any imperfection, the absence of this information in the catalogue does not automatically imply that the lot is free from defect.