#116 Women's Ceremony (multi) - KAREN BIRD NGALE Aboriginal Art: 71cm x 93cm

ARTIST: Karen Bird Ngale REGION: Utopia Northern Territory TITLE: Women's Ceremony MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas Karen Bird Ngale is the youngest Daughter of renowned Utopian artist Lindsay Bird Mpetyane who was a senior elder for Ilkawerne Country. Born in 1984, Karen comes from a family of talented Utopian artists including her Sisters, Rosie and Jessie Bird. She lives in Akaye Soakage in the Utopian Region of Central Australia. Her artwork showcases the stories of Awelye (Women's Ceremonies and body paint) and Bush Tucker, particularly the Alpar (rat tail bush medicine plant) which reflects her cultural heritage and artistic talent. Karen was taught the traditional stories, songs and dances of Utopia from her Father.