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Each morning when I wake up I put on my mothers face, 2000

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Paths to portraiture
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Untitled (Study for 'Emily Kame Kngwarreye with Lily')

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Paths to portraiture

Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2010

The life and art of Australian artist Jenny Sages is on display in the exhibition Paths to Portraiture.

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