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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.
August 31, 2016 1 min read 2 Comments
Warning: This website includes images and names of deceased people that may cause distress to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Traditional pieces such as this 90cm x 45cm panel tell specific stories with their symbolism.
Painted by Ilkawerne elder, the late Harold Payne, this piece denotes wild pigeon tracks; white arrows symbolise wild pigeons walking on the sand and black ones on dried bush plums that have fallen from trees nearby Aremela, a sacred site containing rock waterholes. The concentric circles, in black and white, represent Aremela.
A handful of men from Ilkawerne paint this story whom were taught the symbolism, story, songs, ceremony and significance by Harold, including his son Johnny Payne Ngale.
Harold was married to Doreen Payne, Lena Pwerle's daughter, and they had six children together. Alongside elder Lindsay Bird Mpetyane, Harold was an elder of Ilkawerne country and with that came the responsibility of initiating other countrymen and proactively teaching the stories and cultural lore of Ilkawerne. He had a keen sense of humour and empowered presence that contributed to his natural leadership abilities. Harold was also a sculptor and painter, choosing to paint olden time stories as well as a select number of Dreaming stories he wished to share.
February 22, 2024
Is Harold Still alive please
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March 25, 2024 1 min read
Laurie's works are simplistic in design, offering something more subtle for your walls.
From Ampilatwatja, he focuses each work on a different bush medicine. We have just a few, with two pieces like this in carbon black with antique white dots on a crisp white canvas.
May 09, 2023 1 min read
May 04, 2023 1 min read
Finalists have been announced for the 2023 Telstra NATSIAA and our very own Motorbike Paddy Ngale, Ahalpere elder, is one of 31 from the Northern Territory.
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Anonymous
February 22, 2024
Hi Stan, thanks for the message. No, Harold has passed away.