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painting, by Angeline Pwerle, anmatyerre Pula, paint, 1995
painting, by Angeline Pwerle, anmatyerre Pula, paint, 1995

painting is a paint painting by the Australian Aboriginal Painting artist Angeline Pwerle, anmatyerre Pula. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the ethnographic museum. Created in 1995, this work is a painted surface by Angeline Pwerle Pula, an artist of the Anmatyerre community.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1995, this work is a painted surface by Angeline Pwerle Pula, an artist of the Anmatyerre community. The piece consists of a tightly repeated pattern of diagonal bands that alternate between a warm golden‑yellow and a deep brown, each edged with a line of small white dots that give the composition a crisp, orderly appearance.

Subject & Meaning

The alternating stripes and precise dotting evoke the visual language of traditional Anmatyerre weaving and basketry, suggesting a link between the painted surface and the community’s textile practices. By abstracting these motifs, the work reflects on the continuity of cultural patterns and the translation of material craft into a two‑dimensional format.

Technique & Style

Executed with flat areas of pigment, the artist employs a restrained palette of yellow, brown, and white, applied in uniform, geometric bands. The consistent spacing of the white dots along each stripe’s edge creates a sense of rhythm and delineation, emphasizing the repetitive nature of the design while maintaining a clean, graphic quality.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the public record in 1995, the year of its completion, and has since been associated with collections that focus on contemporary Indigenous Australian art. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s own studio, reflecting the practice of creating works that bridge traditional motifs with modern media.

Context

Within the broader movement of late‑20th‑century Indigenous Australian painting, this piece aligns with artists who reinterpret cultural symbols through abstracted visual forms. The work’s emphasis on pattern and color resonates with parallel developments in Aboriginal art that prioritize surface design as a conduit for cultural storytelling.

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Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: ethnographic museum open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted painting?

painting was painted by Angeline Pwerle, anmatyerre Pula in 1995.

Where can I see painting?

painting is held by ethnographic museum.

What movement is painting?

painting is associated with Australian Aboriginal Painting.