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.
Jeannie: An exhibition of paintings by Utopia artist Jeannie Mills Pwerle
Jeannie is a collection of beautiful new works by Utopia artist Jeannie Mills Pwerle that represent the Desert Yam.
5 Nov 21 - 16 Jan 22
Explore Gloria
Gloria was a special 2020 exhibition showcasing the beautiful and quintessential Leaves paintings by Gloria Petyarre.
Learn more about this Australian icon.
Bushfire Relief Pledge
Until the end of January, we'll be donating $30 for EVERY order, plus 100% of the profit from every My Country exhibition painting sold this Australia Day weekend.
My Country opens on Sunday 26th January however you can subscribe now to receive a preview (and chance to buy exhibition artwork via a private link) on Saturday 25th.
VIDEO: Dorrie Jones Petyarre talking about ilpengk
A short video of artist Dorrie Jones talking with Utopia Lane about high school students making bush medicine for distribution in this decentralised Central Australian region.
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Julie Pengarte's Honey Ant Story
Julie took a small metal instrument and a paint pot, and lay the small canvas over a smooth plank of wood. Leaning over the canvas, she dipped the instrument into the pot and began creating intricate strings of white dots from the centre of the canvas out.
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GREENY PURVIS PETYARRE: A Spiritual Artist, Leader and Gentleman
"...a very high proportion [of his paintings] are rendered with the greatest integrity and intimate detail. The best of these are a pleasure to behold, and a privilege to possess."
Lost Legends Exhibition
Lost Legends showcases the extraordinary works of three Utopia Aboriginal artists, now passed, described as 'the founders of Utopia art' and among Aboriginal art's most respected leaders during the Aboriginal art boom of the 1990's.
Today there are very few paintings by these artists available for sale and they are becoming increasingly difficult to source.
2016 bid farewell to Mary Morton Kemarre
Warning: This article includes images and name of a recently deceased person that may cause distress to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
With sadness we say an official farewell to Mary Morton Kemarre of Utopia who passed away in late 2016.
Spirits of the Desert: A Behind the Scenes Picture Story
Spirits of the Desert came together after extensive collaboration with both artists Colleen Wallace and Angelina Ngale who were featured in the Nov-Jan exhibition.
While the artists spent several months working on the exhibition artworks, much of our preparation and research was spent over a number of years - given that travel to the artists' homes are some 200 km into the desert northeast of Alice Springs in Central Australia; the nearest township.
Bush Medicine by Laurie Morton Kngwarreye
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.
Motorbike Paddy Ngale Finalist in 2023 Telstra NATSIAA
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.
Barbara Weir
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Aunty Barbara Weir. Barbara passed away peacefully on 3 Jan 2023 surrounded by family.
Artist, friend, family, boss woman, leader, mentor, pioneer. Utopia will never be the same. Barbara was one of the strongest women we knew, and we pray her spirit will guard and protect her family and the people of Utopia as she did in life.
Sending love to all her loved ones.
