Awelye Atnwengerrp by Molly Pwerle
Title: Awelye Atnwengerrp
ID: IW6037
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 150x60 cm
Artist: Molly Pwerle
Sharing the same Dreamings, as her sisters,but each has developed her own painting style and interpretation. Molly’s artwork are characterised by a series of long horizontal or vertical lines which represent the markings painted on the upper part of the women’s bodies when they gather to perform their ceremonial dance. These lines represent dancing tracks in the sand made by the women as they dance.
If you would like to know more about Awelye Atnwengerrp and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles, or view video footage of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design:
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