Leaves by Gloria Petyarre (SOLD)

This painting represents leaves, some of which have medicinal qualities. This style by Gloria Petyarre is one of the most prestigious styles in Australian art, winning her the acclaimed Wynne Prize in 1999.

This subject does not pertain to stories from Gloria’s culture, but is an original idea created by Gloria.

“That first one. I was looking, looking. Looks like leaf, and I been put another one and another one and ‘ah yeah’. First leaf” - Gloria Petyarre

ABOUT:

Name: Gloria Tamerre
Skin name: Petyarre (also spelled Pitjara)
Language group: Anmatyerre
Country: Atnangkere
Region: Utopia, Central Australia
Born: 1945
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• Medium: Synthetic polymer paint on canvas

• Size of painting: 60cm x 30cm
• Background colour: Black
• Canvasborder: Approx 6cm, black
• This painting comes with a Certificate of Authenticityand artist profile.