In this painting Galya draws on the Dreamings and designs of Awely Atnwengerrp over which she, along with her sisters, have authority - anemangkerr, the bush tomato and atwakey, the wild desert orange.

Using a layering technique, Galya has overlaid body designs depicted in linear form and the circular motif of the ceremonial ground with a visually dynamic burst of colour representing the seeds of anemangkerr and atwakeye.

Displaying a distinctly sophisticated sense of design and colour Galya has created an energetic and vibrant representation of her Dreaming, country and traditional lifestyle.

Galya Pwerle's story is told in a brief essay by Elizabeth Fortescue in a 120 page illustrated publication called "Art of Utopia". In this publication Elizabeth tells the story of the Aboriginal artist and her family in short essays. It also shows a range of images of paintings by the artists. The book is supplied with each painting by Barbara Weir, Minnie, Galya, Emily and Molly Pwerle as well as Teresa Purla. To order this book please use the search bar on the left and search for P7856.