Amwekety (Bush Plum) in Summer by Gracie Morton 198x122cm Cat 6496GM

"Amwekety (Bush Plum) in Summer" by Gracie Morton is a magnificent painting depicting the Amwekety, a plant deeply significant to the women of Gracie Morton’s traditional country, Mosquito Bore, 263 km north of Alice Springs, Australia. This Altyerre, or Dreaming, was passed down to Gracie by her father and aunt, Kemarre, who ensured she maintains its laws and traditions.

Gracie Morton’s delicate dotting and colour variation, viewed from an aerial perspective, beautifully portray the branches of the Bush Plum during the summer months when women gather the ripened fruit. The Bush Plum, scientifically known as Santalum lanceolatum, is a prostrate plant found along creek beds. It flourishes in vibrant colors after rainfall but quickly disintegrates in the summer heat. This small fruit, with black seeds, can be eaten raw or cooked and is rich in vitamin C.

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