Jade Akamarre (Jade Torres) is an Alyawarre/Anmatyerre artist and the Founding Director of Pwerle Gallery, which represents four generations of her family from Atnwengerrp (Utopia, NT). A fourth-generation painter, she began as a child alongside her great-great aunt Emily Kame Kngwarreye and grandmother Barbara Weir; her great-grandmother is Minnie Pwerle. Jade paints under her skin name Akamarre. In 2021 Barbara entrusted her with Atnwengerrp – My Grandmother’s Country (Awelye), which Jade renders as aerial “talking maps” of tracklines, ceremony grounds and seasonal change—single-pass linear dot work with palettes drawn from Country.
She founded Pwerle Gallery in 2015 (continuing Fred Torres’ DACOU legacy) and advocates for cultural sovereignty and provenance. Projects include collaborations with Porsche Australia, American Express, Samsung, Yamaha, Vinteloper, Significant Other, Onix Mosaic and Clearlight Sauna. Featured by VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR and Marie Claire, Jade was a VOGUE Game Changer (2018), InDaily 40 Under 40 finalist (2021), and served on the Brand South Australia board.
Learn more about Jade Akamarre here.
Painted in 2023, this work measures 207cm x 130cm. It is currently stretched and ready to hang, with the artist’s signature featured on the canvas.
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.
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Beginning with the same foundation of tracklines, this series introduces a protective veil. Once the routes are marked, Jade layers them beneath imagery that recalls the land’s renewal—wildflowers pushing through the earth, Country breathing after rain or fire. What lies beneath is never erased but carefully held, safeguarded by surface patterns of beauty and life.
This approach reflects the dual role of storytelling: to preserve sacred paths while also nurturing what grows above them. The series embodies both care and protection, speaking to how Country continues to thrive and heal, while the ancestral tracks remain present, honoured, and alive beneath the surface.
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Each artwork is meticulously created using the highest quality materials to ensure longevity, vibrancy, and integrity over time. Artists work with premium linen canvas, selected for its durability and fine texture, paired with professional-grade acrylics and hand-picked brushes. This combination allows for both bold expression and intricate detail, preserving the richness of the stories embedded in every piece. All materials are archival and museum-quality.
