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Jeannie Petyarre Jeannie is a talented Papunya Tula artist who captures the spirit and soul of her rich culture. Her work is held in national collections across Australia and is popular with galleries in Australia and internationally. Born c.1957, Jeannie comes from a long line of artists including her aunt, the acclaimed Gloria Petyarre, and her sister, Rosemary Petyarre. Jeannie's dreamtime stories come from Alhalkere Country and have been passed down from her father's family. Her paintings often represent the 'Pencil Yam Dreaming' and she portrays the yam root, the yam seed (Kame), the yam flower and the pencil yam itself (Atnwelarr). Jeannie also paints 'Awelye' which are women's ceremonial bodypainting designs. | see gallery |
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