Margaret Scobie

Margaret Scobie Biography

Margaret was born around 1948 in Woola Downs, a community in the Northern Territory.
Margaret grew up surrounded by family members who were respected artists. She is first cousin of the well respected Petyarre sisters and the famous Emily Kngwarreye is her aunt.
The majority of Margaret’s works depict bush medicine leaves, spinifex grass or Awelye. In the grass and leaf works, Margaret uses flowing lines to depict the plants as they are blown by the wind. The Awelye works depict body paint designs used in important women’s ceremonies. Margaret is known for her use of an array of vibrant colours.

Margaret Scobie Description