Artwork

painting

painting, by Mary Morton, alyawarre Kemarre, paint, 1995
painting, by Mary Morton, alyawarre Kemarre, paint, 1995

painting is a paint painting by Mary Morton, alyawarre Kemarre. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the ethnographic museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1995, this work is a painting by the artist known as Kemarre, Mary Morton, Alyawarre. Executed on canvas, the piece presents an abstract composition built from intersecting lines and stippled dots, enclosed within a modest brown frame that defines its visual field.

Subject & Meaning

The arrangement of linear and dotted elements generates a rhythmic surface that suggests movement and a subtle sense of depth. Through the interplay of these patterns, the artist invites viewers to trace pathways across the work, evoking an energetic, almost kinetic experience.

Technique & Style

Employing a restrained palette, the artist applies fine lines and repetitive dot work to construct texture and spatial illusion. The technique relies on precise brushwork and controlled mark‑making, creating a layered effect that balances flatness with implied three‑dimensionality.

History & Provenance

The painting was completed in 1995, during a period when Kemarre, Mary Morton, Alyawarre was exploring abstract visual languages rooted in Indigenous artistic traditions. Details of its subsequent ownership or exhibition history are not documented in the available sources.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: ethnographic museum open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.