Joy Kngwarreye Jones "Awelye" Joy Kngwarreye Jones In preparation for a ceremony

In preparation for a ceremony

Participants in these ceremonies are painted with turtiyanginari (the different natural ochre colours) in varying designs

I respect & understand that each different nation/clan/family group has its own history

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A retired General Primary teacher who still works casually in schools and education

Joy Kngwarreye Jones "Awelye" Joy Kngwarreye Jones In preparation for a ceremony200 x 130cms Acrylics on Belgian Linen (Framed in Black Oak) Joy Kngwarreye produces exquisite abstract depictions of her beautiful enteebra flowers in a range of colours that reflected the species and seasons and her ebullient mood. Always happy and high spirited, Joy's paintings reflect her vibrant personality and lust for life. Exploring her cultural expression through painting first began for Joy, when she watched and learned from her sister Lily