Artist

Central Australia’s Barbara Weir has excited audiences all over the world with highly compelling abstract canvases that masterfully evoke a timeless illusion of depth and subtle rhythmic movement. It is an art that is as remarkable in its exquisite expression as is the story of her life. Her journey has been one of extraordinary courage, determination and achievement.

Barbara Weir was born circa 1940 at what was formerly known as Bundy Station in the Utopia region. Her country is Atnwengerrp and her language is Anmatyerre and Alyawarr. Learn more about Barbara Weir here.

Artwork Information

This piece was painted in 2022 and is 65cm x 91cm in size.

Click on the ‘view in a room’ option above to see what it would realistically look like within a space.

This artwork is apart of the ‘Colours of the desert’ virtual exhibition.

Dreaming

In Aboriginal culture, ceremonies are focal points in the life of the community. They are held for different purposes, but each is integral to the continuation of Aboriginal culture and vital to the happiness and well being of the people and the land. Particular dances and song cycles accompany each. 

Women’s awelye ceremonies are acknowledgments of their responsibilities for the land and their relationship to it.

Learn more here.

Medium

All the artwork provided is done on with highest quality linen canvas, acrylic paints, oils and brushes ensuring the longevity of each piece of work.