Dulcie Long Pwerle
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Dulcie Long Pwerle was born c1979 at Boundary Bore Outstation in Utopia and is the daughter of well known artist Jeannie Petyarre.
She continues the strong painting tradition of her extended family. These include Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Gloria and Kathleen Petyarre, Greeny Purvis Petyarre and the famous sisters, Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Galya Pwerle and Molly Pwerle.
Dulcie's work depicts the Bush Yam leaves story from her family’s country with rhythmic strokes and vibrant colour, characteristic of Utopian artists. Dulcie paints this story with reverence to its history.
The women at Utopia maintain the ceremonial dancing and singing that ritually pays homage to the Yam plant and its important role in traditional life.
Dulcie Long Pwerle was born c1979 at Boundary Bore Outstation in Utopia and is the daughter of well known artist Jeannie Petyarre.
She continues the strong painting tradition of her extended family. These include Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Gloria and Kathleen Petyarre, Greeny Purvis Petyarre and the famous sisters, Minnie Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Galya Pwerle and Molly Pwerle.
Dulcie's work depicts the Bush Yam leaves story from her family’s country with rhythmic strokes and vibrant colour, characteristic of Utopian artists. Dulcie paints this story with reverence to its history.
The women at Utopia maintain the ceremonial dancing and singing that ritually pays homage to the Yam plant and its important role in traditional life.