Joy Purvis Pitjara b. 1962
Bush Medicine by Joy Purvis Pitjara, 2023
95 x 92 cm
37 3/8 x 36 1/4 inches
37 3/8 x 36 1/4 inches
acrylic on canvas
TIAA-JPI202302
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Bush medicine leaves are traditionally gathered by women, and once the leaves are dry, the women grind them into a powder and make medicine from them by mixing them with...
Bush medicine leaves are
traditionally gathered by women, and once the leaves are dry, the women grind
them into a powder and make medicine from them by mixing them with various
animal fats to extract the essential medicinal oils. Bush medicine holds a
significant spiritual meaning and many ceremonies are conducted by women to pay
homage to its healing spirit. Joy's paintings express her innate sense of colour, and by carefully using the tip of the brush, Joy creates
movement and pattern.
traditionally gathered by women, and once the leaves are dry, the women grind
them into a powder and make medicine from them by mixing them with various
animal fats to extract the essential medicinal oils. Bush medicine holds a
significant spiritual meaning and many ceremonies are conducted by women to pay
homage to its healing spirit. Joy's paintings express her innate sense of colour, and by carefully using the tip of the brush, Joy creates
movement and pattern.
