Rosemary Petyarre "Bush Leaves" (92 x 149CM)
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- Artist: Rosemary Petyarre
- Artwork: "Bush Leaves""
- Acrylic on Canvas- Stretched
- Artwork 92cm x 149.5CM
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Language: Anmatyerre Region: Atneltyey, Utopia, Northern Territory
Rosemary (Pitjara) Petyarre is a highly esteemed Anmatyerre artist from Atneltyey (Boundary Bore) in the Utopia homelands of Central Australia, north-east of Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
Rosemary belongs to one of Australia's most esteemed artistic lineages, with her late aunt Emily Kame Kngwarreye and cousin Gloria Petyarre counted among the most influential figures in contemporary Aboriginal art.
The Petyarre family’s artistic legacy has left an indelible mark on the global art world, with each generation continuing to share the rich cultural stories of their ancestors.
Rosemary’s signature subject is the Bush Medicine Leaf Dreaming, a motif popularised by her cousin Gloria. This design pays homage to the traditional Anmatyerre practice of collecting medicinal leaves to prepare natural remedies. The leaves, often dried and crushed, are combined with animal fat to extract healing oils that treat various ailments. This process holds profound cultural and spiritual significance, reflecting the deep knowledge of the land passed down through generations of Anmatyerre women.
Rosemary's paintings evoke a sense of tranquillity and the enduring connection between her people and their ancestral homelands. Her works convey both the beauty and the life-sustaining properties of the natural environment, inviting the viewer to contemplate the ancient wisdom embedded in the land.
As an acclaimed artist within the Utopia artists collective, Rosemary’s artworks have been exhibited across Australia and internationally, attesting to her reputation as one of the region’s most accomplished and respected contemporary Aboriginal artists.
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