My Country A15050 Miriam Innes This painting shows Minnie Pwerle’s

This painting shows Minnie Pwerle’s depiction of ‘Awelye’ or Body Painting story and showcases designs which are applied to the women’s upper body for ceremonial purposes

She said she began exploring Waramutamunji’s ‘ongoing legacy’ because she worried about what knowledge would survive for her grandchildren

associated with the Tingari Cycle are situated along the early journey paths of the Tingari Ancestors which were created throughout the "Jukurrpa" or dreamtime

It is a prolific native fruit that is full of nutrients and vitamins

The women shake the trees to make the plums fall to the ground

My Country A15050 Miriam Innes This painting shows Minnie Pwerle’sYear: 2008 Size: 50 x 120cm acrylic on linen