Bush Plum by Gracie Morton, 198x61cm Cat 7235GM

"Bush Plum" by Gracie Morton features a long totemic shape that mirrors the stretches of Centralian desert country where the ancestors embedded the essence of the Bush Plum Dreaming. These sites hold great importance for celebrating this significant Dreaming.

Gracie Morton, a Senior Custodian of the Bush Plum Dreaming from the Utopia region in the Eastern Desert, uses her art to uphold and celebrate her cultural heritage. As a member of the Alyawarre language group, she continues the traditions passed down through generations. Her surname appears in various spellings (Pwerle, Pwerl, Purle, or Ngale) due to different linguistic interpretations.

Gracie's work, with its intricate dotting and rich storytelling, captures the natural beauty and cultural significance of the Bush Plum. Each piece not only depicts the landscape but also conveys the spiritual connections and traditions of her people.

This painting is a testament to Gracie Morton's deep connection to her ancestral land and her dedication to preserving its stories through her art.