Genevieve Kamarre Loy
About
Skin: Kamarre
Language Group: Anmattyerr
Region: Mosquito Bore, Northern Territory
Dreaming: Bush turkey
Genevieve's Story
Contemporary Aboriginal artist Genevieve Kemarre Loy lives and works at Mosquito Bore with her family. Here she paints with her auntie Elizabeth Kngwarrey Kunoth whose work is also exhibited and collected in Australia and world wide. Since her father Cowboy Louie Pwerl’s death in 2021 she has provided the strength within the Loy family ensuring the maintenance of bush traditions and strong bonds within the family.
She has been exhibiting her artwork for over fifteen years including exhibitions in France and Russia as well as major galleries across Australia. Genevieve’s works depict the flora and fauna of her homeland and the stories associated with its creation. For example, one recurring theme in her paintings is the tracks made by the bush turkey as it searches out bush foods and water across a vast land.
Recent Exhibitions:
2023 Emily & Others | Geniuses from Utopia, Art Mob, Hobart
2019 International Folk Art Market, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
2018 Painting on Country: Utopia Artists, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle WA
2016 Genevieve Loy Kemarre- A Utopian Vision, Cooee Art Gallery, Sydney
2014 Dot Code: Desert Artists, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle WA
2012 Sandover River Stories, Japingka Gallery, Fremantle WA
2009 Making their Mark: Elizabeth Kunoth Kngwarray and Genevieve Kemarre Loy, Lauraine Diggins Fine Art, Melbourne
Awards
2023 National Capital Art Prize, Canberra - Finalist and First Nations Winner
2010 Metro Gallery Art Award, Metro Gallery, Melbourne - Finalist
2010 59th Blake Prize, National Art School Gallery, Sydney - Finalist
2009 City of Albany Art Prize, Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany - Highly Commended
2009 Lloyd Rees Memorial Youth Art Award, Sydney - Finalist
2009 58th Blake Prize, National Art School Gallery, Sydney - Finalist
2008 The Churchie National Emerging Art, Morris Hall at Churchie (Anglican Church Grammar School), East Brisbane - Finalist
2008 Fisher's Ghost Art Award, Campbelltown Arts Centre - Finalist
