Minnie Pwerle was born in 1910 and Died in 2006. Her country is Atwengerrp and her language is Anmatyerre and Alyawarr.

She started painting her colourful linear canvas's in September/October 1999!

Minnie Pwerle's main titles are Awelye-Atwengerrp, Bush Medicine and Bush Melon Seed, all of which convey her love and respect for the land and the food it provides the people.

Minnie had a large family, with seven children including Eileen, Betty, June, Dora, Raymond, and Barbara.

Her daughter Barbara Weir is well know artist featured in or Gallery as well.