Magdeline's artwork is reflective of that of her family, including her mother Jean Petyarre.She primarily depicts bush foods, especially the bush potato or yam, along with design elements connected to her country.#url#
Born: 1980
Language Group: Anmatyerre and Alyawarre
Country: Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na), Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas and Board, Wood Sculpture
Subjects: Country, Ntyerrm (Seed of the Dogwood Tree), Atnwelarre (Pencil Yam), Bush Medicine
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.
Collections
Mbantua Gallery Collection, Alice Springs, NT
Exhibitions
2000
Mbantua Gallery, Alice Springs, NT