Amwekety (Bush Plum), 2000 by Gracie Morton, 92x31cm Cat 4999GM

"Amwekety (Bush Plum), 2000" by Gracie Morton captures the desert's transformation into various shades of purple during spring and summer. Besides the scattered seeds of the Bush Plum, the painting also highlights other important bush foods, such as the bush tomato with its distinctive purple hue and yellow center.

Gracie’s artwork, with its delicate dotting and vibrant colour palette, vividly depicts the natural beauty and cultural significance of her ancestral land. Her paintings celebrate the rich traditions and abundant natural resources of the Bush Plum Dreaming, showcasing her deep connection to her country and heritage.

Gracie Morton Pwerle is a senior traditional custodian for both the Altyerre (Dreaming) and the expansive lands of Mosquito Bore, Utopia, located 263 km northeast of Alice Springs. As a member of the Alyawarre language group, Gracie upholds her cultural heritage through her intricate art.

Her surname appears in various spellings (Pwerle, Pwerl, Purle, or Ngale) due to different linguistic interpretations.