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About the Artists
Our vibrant and dynamic artists are from the Utopia region; a large remote area of Central Australia which, until recently, had no government funded art centre. As a result of their pioneering efforts, they have one of the strongest and richest art histories.
About the Artists
Our vibrant and dynamic artists are from the Utopia region; a large remote area of Central Australia which, until recently, had no government funded art centre. As a result of their pioneering efforts, they have one of the strongest and richest art histories.
Doreen's painting represents the flower of the Tharrkarr, an important plant in Doreen's country because of the sweet honey found in its flowers. The honey is usually sucked straight from the flower, or the flowers can be steeped in water to make a sweet drink.
Artist: Doreen Payne Petyarre
Skin name: Petyarre (also spelled Petyarr or Pitjara)
Language group: Alyawarr
Country: Ngkwarlerlanem
Area: Utopia Region, Central Australia
Born: 1954
Catalogue number: SPUA162
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