Clifford Tilmouth Pengarte
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this website may contain images and names of people who have passed away.
Artist Profile · Northern Territory
Clifford Tilmouth Pengarte
Anmatyerre artist from Atoola (Bushy Park), painting Honey Ant and Mulga Tree Dreamings.
Born
c. 1972
Language group
Anmatyerre
Country
Atoola (Bushy Park), Utopia region, north-east of Alice Springs, NT
Painting since
2001
Family
Clifford Tilmouth Pengarte is the son of George Tilmouth and Magdalene Marshall, and his grandmother Dorothy was the sister of Wendy Kunoth. His Country is Atoola, also known as Bushy Park, in the Utopia region.
He is married to the artist Rosemary Bird Mpetyane, daughter of the late Paddy Bird and the artist Eileen Bird Nungarai. Clifford began painting for Mbantua Gallery in 2001.
His work
Clifford paints the stories of his Country. The Mulga Tree Dreaming is especially important to him: it belongs to Atoola, and its songs, dances and symbols were handed down to him by his ancestors. He also paints Yerrampe (Honey Ant) Dreaming, men’s ceremony and scenes of life on Country, from hunting to taking the kids out bush.
Yerrampe (Honey Ant) Dreaming
Men’s Ceremony
Olden Days Story
Hunting
Related artists
Clifford married into the Bird family of artists: his mother-in-law is Eileen Bird Nungarai and his sister-in-law is Alvira Bird Mpetyane.
Buying Clifford’s work
For authenticated paintings, buy through a recognised gallery such as Mbantua Gallery, and always ask for a certificate of authenticity.
Paintings by Clifford Tilmouth Pengarte on eBay
We may earn a commission from eBay listings on this page. Check the seller provides a certificate of authenticity before you buy.
