SKU: 48429653835

"Bush Yam" by Jeannie Mills Pwerle

Sale price$897.75 Regular price$997.50
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 14 - Jul 19

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

"Bush Yam" by Jeannie Mills PwerleSIZE 96 BY 89 CM ACRYLIC PAINT ON CANVAS FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING COMMISSION WORK AVAILABLE About Jeannie Jeannie Mills Pwerle comes from the community of Utopia, 300 km northeast of Alice Springs, with her traditional country being Irrwelty and Atnwengerrp. Her mother is Dolly Mills Petyarre, and her uncle is Greeny Purvis Petyarre (both of whom are well known artists). Her great aunt is the late Emily Kame Kngwarreye, dubbed by art experts as one of

  • SIZE 96 BY 89 CM

  • ACRYLIC PAINT ON CANVAS

  • FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

  • COMMISSION WORK AVAILABLE

About Jeannie

Jeannie Mills Pwerle comes from the community of Utopia, 300 km northeast of Alice Springs, with her traditional country being Irrwelty and Atnwengerrp. Her mother is Dolly Mills Petyarre, and her uncle is Greeny Purvis Petyarre (both of whom are well-known artists). Her great-aunt is the late Emily Kame Kngwarreye, dubbed by art experts as one of the world's best modern and abstract artists.

Raised by an Indigenous artist generation that was part of the batik-producing generation of the 1970s, Jeannie was exposed to the success that these artists experienced as they began to experiment with acrylic on canvas. Jeannie inherited the Anaty (Desert Yam or Bush Potato) Dreaming from her mother; however, as an artist, she has depicted this dreaming in a unique style that is all her own.

Paintings by Jeannie predominately represent the flowers and seeds of the Anaty, which she enjoys collecting in her homeland. The yam grows underground with a viny shrub growing above ground, up to 1 metre high. It is usually found in the Acacia scrublands on the spinifex sand plains, and it produces large pink flowers after the summer rain. The Anaty is a shrub tuber (or swollen root) and tastes like the common sweet potato. It can be eaten raw or cooked.

About the artwork 

The linear work in Jeannie's artworks represents the impressive root system of the yam, and dots represent its seeds. There is an ancient Dreamtime story belonging to the Anaty, which artists continue to be taught as they get older. By depicting the Anaty in their paintings, Indigenous artists can pay homage to this significant plant and encourage their continual rejuvenation.

Using a variety of colours in each brushstroke, Jeannie builds up a pattern of harmonious (and occasionally contrasting) colours embedded in (or defined by) a multitude of fine white dots, executed with intricate detail. Her paintings capture the viewer's attention as their eyes meander across the canvas, enjoying the harmonies and subtle variations in each brushstroke—no two are the same.

Although several other Utopian artists share the Anaty, Jeannie's works are unique to her and immediately recognisable. Her works and the variegated colour tones within them make fascinating pieces in the home because their colours subtly change, deepen, or brighten with every nuance of ambient light. They make excellent choices for interior design enthusiasts.

Jeannie lives a traditional life at Utopia as a ngangker (traditional healer or doctor), providing advice, bush medicines, and applications to the people of her community. She lives in Ahalpere country with senior elder Lena Pwerle, and the two are heavily involved in educating and encouraging other women to participate in painting, exhibitions, and culture.

COLLECTIONS

  • Holmes à Court Collection, Perth
  • Mbantua Gallery Private Collection, Alice Springs

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2008 25th NATSIAA, Darwin - Finalist

Selected Group Exhibitions

  • 2020 Sounds of Summer, Japingka Gallery, Perth
  • 2020 60 by 60 - Small Paintings, Japingka Gallery, Perth
  • 2020 Colours of Spring, Kate Owen Gallery, Sydney
  • 2020 Central Focus, Art Mob, Hobart
  • 2019 Defining Tradition | The colourists, Kate Owen Gallery, Sydney
  • 2019 Landscape Colours, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle
  • 2016 Spring Colour, Kate Owen Gallery, Sydney
  • 2014 Small Works Collection, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle
  • 2012 Little Gems, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle
  • 2010 Summer Collection, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle
  • 2009 Desert Miniatures, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle
  • 2008 Utopia Collection, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle
  • 2006 Colours of Utopia, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle
  • 2004 Last of the 20th Century, Mbantua Gallery, Alice Springs
  • 2002 Art and Soul Gallery, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
  • 2002 The Cove Gallery, Portland, Oregon USA (Benefit - OHSU Heart Research Centre)
  • 2002 Urban Wine Works, Portland, Oregon USA (Benefit - OHSU Heart Research Centre)
  • 2002 Mary's Woods, Portland, Oregon USA (Benefit - OHSU Heart Research Centre)
  • 1995 Mbantua Gallery, Alice Springs
  • 1993 Central Australian Aboriginal Art and Craft Exhibition, Araluen Centre, Alice Springs.
  • 1990 Utopia - A Picture Story, an exhibition of 88 works on silk from the Holmes à Court Collection
  • 1989 Utopia Women's Paintings, the First Works on Canvas, A Summer Project
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 48429653835

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.8 ★★★★★
Based on 1888 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
J
Verified Purchase
Jasmine D.
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Good taste!
Flavor Name: Original, Size: 5.3 oz (Pack of 1), Flavor Name: Original, Size: 5.3 oz (Pack of 1)
I love matcha for the health benefits! This has the taste that goes along with it. Yes it has sugar in it, but I’m fine with that. I don’t drink it every single day and I also mix with another organic one to cut the sugars in half. I like that it’s barista friendly and this brand doesn’t make my stomach hurt, as some have back in the beginning when I first tried matcha. It gives me the energy and focus I need without the crash.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026
K
Verified Purchase
KK
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Smooth and Convenient Matcha Latte Mix
Flavor Name: Original, Size: 17.6 oz (Pack of 1), Flavor Name: Original, Size: 17.6 oz (Pack of 1)
I’ve been trying to make matcha lattes at home more often, so I decided to try the Jade Leaf Matcha Latte Mix. Overall, I’ve been really happy with it. The powder mixes easily with both hot and cold milk, and it dissolves fairly well with a small whisk or milk frother. The flavor is smooth with a balanced sweetness, which makes it easy to drink without needing to add extra sugar. I like that it’s convenient for quick drinks. When I don’t have time to measure multiple ingredients, I can just add a scoop, mix it with milk, and it’s ready in a minute or two. It works well for both hot matcha lattes and iced versions. The container is also a good size, so it lasts quite a while even if you make matcha regularly. The matcha flavor still comes through nicely without being too bitter. Overall, this has been a simple and enjoyable way to make matcha drinks at home, and it’s a good option for anyone who enjoys café-style matcha lattes.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
summerrain
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Great tasting
Flavor Name: Original, Size: 17.6 oz (Pack of 1)
Great tasting product, easy to use.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
A
Verified Purchase
A
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Good quality & taste!
Flavor Name: Original, Size: 0.35 oz (Pack of 10)
Delicious, but I have to use 2 to get the flavor I like.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
J
Verified Purchase
Jennifer Kroninger
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Makes the Best Cold Matcha Drinks
Flavor Name: Original, Size: 17.6 oz (Pack of 1), Flavor Name: Original, Size: 17.6 oz (Pack of 1)
I got the barista matcha latte because I heard it blends well in cold drinks. I made a lavender cream matcha with it more than once now & each one was so delicious. I liked it better than Starbucks Iced Lavender Cream Matcha and not as sweet as theirs imo. I plan to try making more drinks with it in the future when I purchase it again.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026

recommand products