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.
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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.
My Mother's Country Exhibition now open
My Mother's Country showcases fifteen new works on canvas by Anmatyerre artist, Dora Mbitjana, inspired by her mother's country.
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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.
Artist News
Sadly one of our long time artists, Polly Ngale, has passed away. In her late 80's, Polly was one of the original artists of the Utopia art movement having been involved since its batik inception in the 1980's alongside Emily Kame Kngwarreye.
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Artist News
We are saddened by the passing of Utopia elder Lena Pwerle last month, as well as the recent passing of her brother Cowboy Loy Pwerle.
Betty Mbitjana update
Sadly Betty Mbitjana is no longer painting and has taken up full time residence at an aged care / respite clinic in Alice Springs.
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Bird paintings by Patrick Kunoth
Son of Utopia artists Dinny and Josie Kunoth, Patrick Kunoth's principal art form is wood carvings however today we release his new works; paintings that illustrate his bird sculptures.
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