About Susan Hunter Petyarre

Susan Hunter Petyarre is an Aboriginal artist from the Utopia region in Central Australia. Her paintings reflect knowledge of Country and stories passed through family and community. At Mbantua Gallery, each work by Susan Hunter Petyarre is listed with verified details and photographs. You receive a certificate of authenticity with every purchase. Our team checks titles, dimensions, medium, and listing data before a work goes live. This process helps you collect with confidence and respect for the artist and her cultural authority.

Read more about the artist’s background and related works here: Susan Hunter Petyarre biography

Artworks, subjects, and Dreamings

Paintings by Susan Hunter Petyarre often feature fine dot work, layered fields, and rhythms that move across the surface. Many designs relate to stories, seasonal knowledge, and plant life from Utopia. You may notice patterns that echo ceremonial markings, bush seeds, or body paint designs, depending on the Dreaming represented. Colour palettes vary from warm ochres and earthy tones to black and white contrasts and brighter reds. Larger canvases let the artist build depth through repetition and small variations. Smaller works can offer precise detail and intimate scale. Each painting rewards slow looking and reveals structure within the pattern.

Collecting Susan Hunter Petyarre

If you collect Utopia art, a painting by Susan Hunter Petyarre adds balance to a group that includes both intricate and open compositions. Start with the space you have. Measure the wall and consider viewing distance. Detailed dot fields suit close inspection in a study or hallway. Bolder structures hold well in living rooms and open plan areas. Choose colours that support the mood you want. Warm tones can energise a space. Neutral palettes calm bedrooms and quiet corners. Use our filters for size, orientation, and price to narrow down options. If you need guidance, ask the Mbantua team for tailored recommendations based on your room photos, budget, and shipping needs.

Provenance, shipping, and care

Mbantua Gallery has a long relationship with artists from Utopia. We document every painting by Susan Hunter Petyarre with care and accuracy. Your purchase includes a certificate of authenticity and secure packing. We ship with tracking and support international clients. For presentation, speak with us about framing that respects the work and the space where you will hang it. Keep artworks away from direct sunlight and damp areas. Use soft lighting that does not heat the surface. For corporate or institutional settings, we can assist with selection across sizes, colour families, and themes so your display remains coherent and respectful of culture and Country.