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Artist
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Myrtle Petyarre
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Born
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c.1930
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Language
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Anmatyerre
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Country
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Atnangkere
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Area
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Mosquito Bore, Utopia Region NE of Alice Springs
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Medium
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Batik on silk, Painting – acrylic on canvas/linen
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Subject(s)
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Bush flowers, Emu, Body Paint Design, Mountain Devil Lizard, Bean, Grass
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Myrtle Petyarre is sister to Ada, Gloria, Nancy, Kathleen, Violet and Jean Petyarre. Like her sisters, Myrtle paints Mountain Devil Lizard – Arnkerrthe which is one of the dreamings from Atnangkere and Alhalkere country.
Myrtle was involved with the Utopia Women’s Batik group since its inception in the early 70’s. Her work is represented in ‘A Picture Story’ a project initiated by CAMMA in the late 80’s. She is known for her bold linear patterns, illustrating body paint design.
Myrtle’s work has featured in numerous Exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Her work is also represented in Collections throughout Australia.
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Artwork purchases include a detailed Artist Profile incorporating listings of all Collections and Exhibitions and a Certificate of Authenticity (Information about the artist is provided through collaboration with the artist and Mbantua Gallery Field and Research in Alice Springs)
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