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The Pwerle sisters comprising of Minnie, Molly, Emily and Galya Pwerle. In late 2004 Barbara Weir, Minnie Pwerle's daughter organized the first workshop of the sisters which was held at Ultja station. This inaugural workshop heralded the start of amazing painting experience. From the moment the first brush stroke from each sister touched the canvas a new painting sensation was unveiled, Just as Minnie showed the glorious freedom of expression, Molly, Emily and Galya followed suit. At the end of the workshop the finished paintings were shown and then purchased by collectors, gallery owners and individual art enthusiasts. Another workshop was arranged and so it continues. The four sisters are of the same mother and father thus the women's' country is Atnwengerrp and their language is Anmatyerre and Alyawarr. Each sister paints about their country with the majority of their paintings titled "Awelye Atnwengerrp". Despite the same theme, the four women have different painting styles which can clearly be seen, however, often the women combine their unique painting style on one canvas the collaborative piece.
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