Charmaine Pwerle is a proud Alyawarre and Anmatyerre artist deeply connected to the rich cultural legacy of her grandmother Minnie Pwerle and mother Barbara Weir, two iconic figures in Australian Aboriginal art. Raised in the remote Utopia region and later educated in Adelaide, Charmaine’s art reflects a powerful blend of traditional Dreaming stories and contemporary expression. Her work often depicts women’s ceremonial practices, such as Awelye body painting and sacred rites surrounding childbirth, honoring the strength and resilience of Aboriginal women across generations.
In 2021, Charmaine expanded her artistic reach through a collaboration with The Rug Collection, transforming her Dreaming paintings into a hand-woven rug series that brings the spirit of her Country into homes worldwide. Recognized nationally and internationally, her art bridges ancient traditions and modern innovation, serving as a profound statement of identity, cultural resilience, and intergenerational love. Each piece pays tribute to her ancestors while inspiring future generations of Aboriginal storytellers.Learn more about Charmaine Pwerle here.
This piece was painted in 2018 and is 200cm x 120cm in size. (Currently stretched)
Artwork has been signed by the artist and will also be provided with imagery of the artist with the work.
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.
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.
