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Emily Pwerle

Emily Pwerle (Born c.1922) is active/lives in Australia.  Emily Pwerle is known for Women's ceremonial paintings.

Emily Pwerle's country is Atnwengerrp and her language is Anmatyerre and Alyawarre. She is approximately in her late 80s having been born possibly in 1922 (no records exist). Emily lives in Irrultja, a tiny settlement in Utopia of about 100 people. She has had little exposure to western culture and only picked up a paintbrush for the first time in 2004.

Many members of Emily's extended family are artists: Barbara Weir, Aileen and Betty Mpetyane, and her older sister, the late Minnie Pwerle. Emily was encouraged by all to paint along with her sisters Galya and Molly Pwerle. It wasn't until late 2004 that Barbara Weir, Minnie Pwerle's daughter, organised the first workshop for the sisters which was held at Irrultja station. This inaugural workshop heralded the start of an amazing painting experience. Just as Minnie showed the glorious freedom of expression, Emily, Molly and Galya followed suit. Another workshop was quickly arranged and so it continues.

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Similar artists

.  There are 24 similar (related) artists for Emily Pwerle available:    Elsie Granites Napanangka,  Rosemary Bird Mpetyane,  Galya Pwerle,  Charmaine Pwerle,  Dolsi Kelly,  Sabrina Robertson Nangala,  Andrea Adamson Tiger,  Molly Pwerle,  Carol Young,  Barbara Weir,  Susan Gibson,  Mavis Jugadai Napaltjarri,  Teresa Purla,  James Torres,  Samantha Napaltjarri Daniels,  Lynette Corby Nungarrayi,  Kathleen Martin Nungarrayi,  Kukika Adamson,  Maisie Ward Nungurrayi,  Lola Brown Nampitjinpa,  Joy Purvis Pitjarra,  Winnie Nakamarra Reid,  Felicity Robertson Nampitjinpa,  Jacqueline Reid Nakamarra



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