Bush Medicine, 2016 by Rosie Ngwarraye Ross, 40x40cm Cat 14314RR

Title: Bush Medicine Plants by Rosie Ngwarraye Ross, acrylic on stretched canvas

Description: This painting by Rosie Ngwarraye Ross illustrates bush medicine plants traditionally used for treating sore throats and headaches. The depicted plants are soaked in boiling water, and once cooled, the water is consumed to alleviate symptoms.

Rosie Ross (1951-2023) was born near Amaroo Station, NT, and belonged to the Ngwarraye skin group. Her journey into painting began when she saw her daughter, Margaret Ross, painting and decided to try it herself. Despite being new to the art form, she developed a unique style using brushes and sticks, favoring the latter for their distinctive effects.

Rosie's artwork is known for its delicate, expressive style, often omitting the sky and combining both aerial and frontal views. She depicted bush medicine and wildflowers from around her country. Her notable exhibitions include:

• Fragrant Lands: Exhibition of Australian and Chinese Indigenous Art at Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, touring to Shanghai, China (2014)
• Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne (2014)
• Booker-Lowe Gallery, Texas, USA (2015)

Rosie Ngwarraye Ross's paintings come with a provenance certificate from Artists of Ampilatwatja Aboriginal Corporation (AA0902RR). This painting is stretched on a frame and showcases her deep connection to her cultural heritage and the natural beauty of her homeland. Margaret Ross, her daughter, continues the artistic legacy as an accomplished artist in her own right.

Explore the traditional knowledge and artistic expression of Rosie Ngwarraye Ross through her captivating depiction of bush medicine plants.