Magdeline Payne Ngale
Magdeline Payne Ngale
Born:
1980
Language Group:
Anmatyerre and Alyawarre
Country:
Mulga Bore, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:
Acrylic on Canvas and Linen, Wood Carving
Subjects:
Country, Ntyerrm (Seed of the Dogwood Tree), Atnwelarre (Pencil Yam), Bush Medicine, Ahakeye (Bush Plum) Dreaming
Magdeline, the eldest daughter of artist Jean Petyarre - the youngest of the renowned seven Petyarre sisters - and Brian Payne, began painting for Mbantua Gallery in 2000. She is married to Clinton, son of fellow artist Josepha Petrick Kemarre, and together they have three sons.
Magdeline's artwork is reflective of that of her family, featuring stories and designs similar to those of her relatives. She primarily depicts bush foods, especially the bush potato or yam, along with design elements connected to her country.
Mbantua Gallery Collection, Alice Springs, NT
2025
Ahakeye - Mbantua Gallery Alice Springs and Darwin, NT