Artist

Jade Akamarre, proud Alyawarre woman was born in 1993 in Adelaide and is the daughter
of the internationally renowned and respected art dealer, Fred Torres. She is an established fourth generation Aboriginal artist following the footsteps of her Grandmother the late Barbara Weir and Great Grandmother the late Minnie Pwerle.

In 2015 Jade was the founder of Pwerle Gallery which is an Aboriginal, family owned company. All of the artists represented are family members from the Atnwengerrp community, which is located in the Utopia region of the Northern Territory.

Having recently been featured in Elle Magazine and as one of Vogue’s Game Changers of 2018 alongside names such as Emma Watson and Margot Robbie, Jade was also named InDaily ’40 under 40′ finalist for 2021. 

Learn more about Jade here.

Artwork Information

This artwork was produced in 2023, acrylic on linen and is 207cm x 130cm in size.

Artwork is currently stretched.

On display to view at Burnside Village SA from 21st August – 3rd September.

Collection: Blooming

Embark on a captivating voyage into the realm of ‘Blooming,’ an enchanting pop-up installation at Burnside Village, SA that masterfully weaves the creative threads of Pwerle Gallery and Hygge Studio.

Drawing inspiration from Utopia’s desert wildflowers, ablaze with hues after the spring rains, this installation is a heartfelt tribute to the land’s vibrant blossoms.

With the advent of spring, the Indigenous bond with the land deepens, resonating with the evolving seasons. The wildflowers burst forth in a symphony of purples, oranges, and yellows adorning emerald stems, against the backdrop of the earth’s fiery red embrace.

View the full collection here.

Dreaming

It was only in April 2021 that Jade picked up the paint brush and started to produce her new style ‘Dreaming in my Grandmothers Country which has been passed down to her by her Grandmother Barbara Weir. 

This dreaming is in honour of her great grandmother, the late Minnie Pwerle’s country ‘Atnwengerrp’. This piece is a true reflection of the deep connection she has with the land and her ancestral blood line. 

These paintings consist of loosely executed dots painted resemble a carefully designed aerial view of her country ‘Atnwengerrp’.

Underneath, you will see the tracks to scared sites that her ancestors have walked before her.

This type of painting is very subtle in its method and appearance and one needs to search for the various motifs that Jade has incorporated in each piece. This piece is titled “Atnwengerrp – My Great Grandmothers Country”.

Learn more here.

Medium

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