This artwork of an Aboriginal waterhole captures a sacred and vital place in Dreamtime stories and cultural life. Waterholes are considered essential sources of life, nourishment, and spiritual connection, often serving as gathering sites for ceremonies, storytelling, and community. The depiction reflects the land’s enduring spirituality and the deep relationship between Indigenous people and their environment. Owning this piece is a tribute to the land’s sacred sites, emphasising respect for water as a life-giving force and the importance of maintaining harmony with nature and cultural traditions that have sustained communities for thousands of years.
Maggie Bird Mpetyane, an Anmatyerre artist from the Utopia region, creates vibrant works on canvas and linen inspired by her Country and cultural stories, including the Alpar (Rat-Tail Plant), bush yam, and women’s ceremonial designs known as Awelye. As the eldest daughter of Paddy and Eileen Bird and granddaughter of the renowned Ada Bird Petyarre, Maggie’s art reflects her rich family legacy. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at Mbantua Gallery and the World Vision Walkabout, blending traditional stories with contemporary expression.
Details:
Canvas
Oil based medium
1500mm x 770mm
Unframed
Express and worldwide shipping available
This artwork of an Aboriginal waterhole captures a sacred and vital place in Dreamtime stories and cultural life. Waterholes are considered essential sources of life, nourishment, and spiritual connection, often serving as gathering sites for ceremonies, storytelling, and community. The depiction reflects the land’s enduring spirituality and the deep relationship between Indigenous people and their environment. Owning this piece is a tribute to the land’s sacred sites, emphasising respect for water as a life-giving force and the importance of maintaining harmony with nature and cultural traditions that have sustained communities for thousands of years.
Maggie Bird Mpetyane, an Anmatyerre artist from the Utopia region, creates vibrant works on canvas and linen inspired by her Country and cultural stories, including the Alpar (Rat-Tail Plant), bush yam, and women’s ceremonial designs known as Awelye. As the eldest daughter of Paddy and Eileen Bird and granddaughter of the renowned Ada Bird Petyarre, Maggie’s art reflects her rich family legacy. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at Mbantua Gallery and the World Vision Walkabout, blending traditional stories with contemporary expression.
Details:
Canvas
Oil based medium
1500mm x 770mm
Unframed
Express and worldwide shipping available
