Title: Bush Plum
ID: 040360
Artist: Gracie Morton Pwerle
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 110 x 110 cm
This artwork depicts an aerial view of the Bush plum, which is a significant Dreaming to the Utopia region in central Australia. Arnwekety 
, its Aboriginal name for bush plum is a stable food source.
When the bush plum seeds emerge from the ground the women celebrate this in their awelye ceremonies, which is depicted in this artwork as a defined pattern.
Important elements associated with Women's ceremony is the body paint design, songlines and dance cycles, which carry a deep spiritual meaning. Ceremonies are performed to recall their ancestors, to show respect for their country and to ensure productivity of the bush plum.
If you would like to know more about Women's Ceremony and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.
Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.
Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:
This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.
Description
This artwork depicts an aerial view of the Bush plum, which is a significant Dreaming to the Utopia region in central Australia. Arnwekety , its Aboriginal name for bush plum is a stable food source.
When the bush plum seeds emerge from the ground the women celebrate this in their awelye ceremonies, which is depicted in this artwork as a defined pattern.
Important elements associated with Women's ceremony is the body paint design, songlines and dance cycles, which carry a deep spiritual meaning. Ceremonies are performed to recall their ancestors, to show respect for their country and to ensure productivity of the bush plum.
If you would like to know more about Women's Ceremony and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
- Aboriginal Food
- Awelye (Women's Ceremony) Art
- Aboriginal Women
- Aboriginal Music
- Utopia Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
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Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 110 x 110 cm
This artwork depicts an aerial view of the Bush plum, which is a significant Dreaming to the Utopia region in central Australia. Arnwekety , its Aboriginal name for bush plum is a stable food source.
When the bush plum seeds emerge from the ground the women celebrate this in their awelye ceremonies, which is depicted in this artwork as a defined pattern.
Important elements associated with Women's ceremony is the body paint design, songlines and dance cycles, which carry a deep spiritual meaning. Ceremonies are performed to recall their ancestors, to show respect for their country and to ensure productivity of the bush plum.
If you would like to know more about Women's Ceremony and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.
Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.
Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:
This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.
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