Artist: Gloria Tamerre Petyarre
Area: Utopia
Language: Anmatyerre

Title: Medicine Leaf
Medium: Acrylic on Linen
Size: 24” x 52”

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“Bush Medicine Dreaming” depicts the leaves of a special plant that is used to aid in the healing process. The leaves are collected and then boiled to extract the resin. Following this, the resin is mixed with kangaroo fat collected from the kangaroo’s stomach. This creates a paste that can be stored for up to six months in bush conditions. This medicine is used to heal cuts, wounds, bites, rashes and as an insect repellent. The dreaming that is the basis for Gloria’s paintings comes from the important ceremonies and traditions held by the people of Atnwengerrp. Each painting titled ‘Bush Medicine Dreaming’ shows different aspects from the process and its important links with the land.