YAM LEAVES
71cm x 56cm
Artist Margaret Scobie
Acrylic on Canvas
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About the Artist: Margaret Scobie
Margaret was born in Woola Downs, Northern Territory, in about 1948, and was schooled at Ross Park Primary in Alice Springs. She now lives in the Central Desert, and has three daughters and one son, along with three grandchildren. Margaret is a self-taught artist, has been painting since 1988.
There is a rich artistic tradition that runs in Margaret’s family and she is related to many well-respected artists. Her mother is sister to the father of Gloria Petyarre, a very well know artist. She is also sister to the late Emily Kngwarreye from Utopia, who has achieved national and international recognition, Margaret maintains a close relationship with her cousin Gloria Petyarre.
Margaret’s children and grandchildren also paint.
About Painting “Yam Leaves”
Margaret’s subject matter involves Yam Leaves. This painting depicts Yam Leaves as it they blow in the wind, and also represents the body painting which is used in important women’s ceremonies to represent leaves. Margaret often paints using an array of colours, and her work is sought after for the great sense of movement which she achieves.
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