Jedda depicts the Dreaming “Kame” which was handed down to her from her father’s side of the family. It is one of Utopia’s most famous inherited stories, which was shared with the acclaimed Emily Kame Kngwarreye. “Kame” or Yam is an important plant that grows in the Utopia region; it is an important food source for the Anmatjerra and Alyawarre people as well as a traditional healing plant, as it has medicinal properties used to treat ailments such as sores and bites. The Pencil Yam (Atnwelarr) is a trailing ground creeper with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. Jedda depicts the leaves, seeds and root system of the Atnwelarr and the Anooralya (Finger Yam).
Jedda Purvis Kngwarreye was born near Boundary Bore Outstation; the daughter of accomplished Utopian artist Greeny Purvis Petyarre (dec) and Kathleen Kemarre (dec). Jedda has three sisters, Jennifer, Judy, and Maureen.
Collections:
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
The Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
Holmes a’ Court Collection, Perth, Australia
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