Bessie Pitjara b. 1970
Bush Plum Dreaming by Bessie Pitjara, 2024
90.5 x 150.5 cm
35 5/8 x 59 1/4 inches
35 5/8 x 59 1/4 inches
acrylic on Belgian linen
TIAA-BP202402
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The Anwekety (Bush Plum) Dreaming story tells of the rituals of sowing and harvesting – the places where the shrubs flourish, and the paths walked by women to collect the...
The Anwekety (Bush Plum) Dreaming story tells of the rituals of sowing and harvesting – the
places where the shrubs flourish, and the paths walked by women to collect
the treasured tucker. Women traditionally conduct a lot of
song and ceremony to do with the bush plum, honouring the spirit of the plants
to continue their growth. Bessie applies layers of thick paint in a dotting technique that has been compared to that of the 19th century Impressionists.
