Awelye Size:126 x 194 cm These leaves are traditionally used

These leaves are traditionally used to treat a range of ailments—such as colds

presenting an almost three-dimensional illusion of space and depth

an artist who has been painting with Warlukurlangu Artists since 2005

A notable milestone occurred in 2008 when Gabriella was invited to create a 20-metre mural for the Royal Chelsea Flower Show in London

a man significantly older than herself

Awelye Size:126 x 194 cm These leaves are traditionally usedGalyas work is distinctive and highly individual. Her early paintings, dating from around 2004, drew on Portulaca oleraceaknown as munyerooa grass once abundant in the Utopia region and an important food source for generations. Its tiny black seed became central to her imagery, with Galya adopting its half circle form as a dominant motif in her paintings. Over fifty years of cattle grazing greatly reduced the abundance of this grass. In her paintings,