June Bird Ngale

Acrylic on Canvas

63 x 44 cm | 24120

$390 AUD

Women’s Ceremony

June Bird Ngale’s painting is a vibrant celebration of Awelye—the ceremonial traditions of Anmatyerre women. With rhythmic lines of multi-coloured dots set against a bold black ground, the composition evokes body paint designs and the sacred gathering spaces where women pass down cultural knowledge through story, song, and dance.

Each form in the painting suggests ceremonial ground markings, while the playful repetition of colour and shape speaks to continuity, connection, and the collective spirit of women’s lore. These works honour both the land and the lineage, capturing the strength and grace of cultural transmission.

Bright, dynamic, and deeply rooted in tradition, this work is both a statement of identity and a joyful testament to women’s power in Country.

Colour Palette – Red, Green, Pink, Yellow, Black