Tammy Ptijara

Born: 1965, Utopia, Central Desert Australia
"Tammy Pitjara is from Utopia, Central Desert Australia, North-east of Alice Springs. Her dreaming including Bush Leaves, Bush Yam Dreaming and Awelye (Body Paint) encapsulates the desert lands of Utopia. One of Tammy’s most recognisable styles is her depiction of Bush leaves. The intricate strokes used by Tammy, allow for the canvas to be filled with thousands of fluid bush leaves, beginning at a centre point, and opening out. Tammy’s works are a bold representation of Bush leaves which is further heightened through the use of warm, bright colours. "