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Bush Plum by Gracie Morton, 198x50cm Cat 5019GM
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Bush Plum by Gracie Morton, 198x50cm Cat 5019GM

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"Bush Plum" by Gracie Morton vividly captures the seeds scattered on the desert plains during summer from the bush plum trees. These trees are bountiful in season and serve as an important food source, rich in Vitamin C.

During summer, numerous ceremonies are held with neighboring groups to dance and sing the short song cycles that trace the journey of the Bush Plum ancestors during the Creation Era. These rituals are an integral part of the cultural heritage preserved by Gracie Morton.

Gracie Morton, a senior custodian from the Utopia Region in the Eastern Desert, intricately portrays this natural and cultural phenomenon through her delicate dot painting technique. Her work reflects the vibrant life and traditions of her community.

Gracie's paintings not only depict the natural beauty of the bush plum but also celebrate the rich cultural traditions associated with it. Her artwork is a testament to her deep connection to her ancestral land and the cultural narratives that define it.

Belonging to the Alyawarre language group, Gracie Morton Pwerle upholds her cultural heritage through her art. Her surname appears in various spellings (Pwerle, Pwerl, Purle, or Ngale) due to different linguistic interpretations.

Curator’s Note: The first image is a detailed section of the painting. Please zoom in and out and press the arrow to view another detail and the overall painting (note: the image may appear darker than in reality).

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