Gracie Morton Pwerle


Bush Plum Leaves  | 90h x 65w  |  RK270

Not stretched or framed  |  Acrylic on linen

Gracie Morton Pwerle (c.1956-2024) was a senior Alyawarr artist from Utopia in Central Australia, NT. She is the daughter of Myrtle Petyarre who was the sister of famous artists Gloria and Kathleen Petyarre. There was a rich artistic tradition that ran through Gracie’s family, as well as the Utopia community, not only were her Aunties world famous Artists but her sisters, Mary, Rita and Elizabeth, are also artists as well.

Gracie's career began in the 1970's with the Utopia Women's Batik Group and on canvas in the late 1980's during the “A Summer Project”, where acrylic paints and canvas were introduced to the women of Utopia.

Gracie painted several stories during her career including Bush Plum (Arnwekety), Bush Plum Leaves, Bush Yam Leaves and Women's Ceremony (Awelye).

Gracie’s works have been represented in galleries and private collections throughout Australia and around the world.


$950.00



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