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Betty Mbitjana (1957-), Untitled,
Estimate:
AU$1,000 - AU$1,500
Sold
AU$650
Live Auction
Roxbury Auction No. 119 - Art & Jewellery Saturday 25th March 2023
Category
Description
Acrylic on linen, 91 x 151cm. Available for local pickup, otherwise courier to be arranged and paid for by bidder.
Betty Mbitjana's vibrant artworks utilise pattern and line in an instantly recognisable style characteristic of the Utopia region in Central Australia. Her energetic works are chiefly inspired by the Bush Melon and Awelye ceremonies, often using round shapes to symbolise fruit, with interlocking lines indicating body paint designs and dancing tracks. Mbitjana's art continues to experience strong market interest, a valuable acquisition for the savvy collector.
Betty Mbitjana's vibrant artworks utilise pattern and line in an instantly recognisable style characteristic of the Utopia region in Central Australia. Her energetic works are chiefly inspired by the Bush Melon and Awelye ceremonies, often using round shapes to symbolise fruit, with interlocking lines indicating body paint designs and dancing tracks. Mbitjana's art continues to experience strong market interest, a valuable acquisition for the savvy collector.