Awelye - body paint
1020x1220
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING $300
All art is made in Australia
Dreaming: This paintings depicts the symbol of Awelye, which covers all aspect of aboriginal women's cultural, spiritual, family and social life. Awelye is knowledge that is sacred and passed on through stories, song and ceremonies. It is often referred to today as women's business.
Language/Country: Anmatyerre & Alyawarre/Utopia, Eastern Desert. Born: 1975, Alice Springs NT.
Code: PPFACP1285 | Year: 2025
Medium: Acrylic on linen.
Certificate of Authenticity, Photo of Artist with completed work, Signed on Back
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About The Artist
Charmaine Torres Pwerle is the daughter of renowned artist Barbara Weir and granddaughter to the late Minnie Pwerle. Charmaine's career path as an artist is rapidly evolving with her rich, layered works impressively executed and imbibed with her knowledge of culture and country. Learn more about Charmaine in her bio.
See her work below.