Josie Kunoth Petyarre b. 1959

Also known as Josie Pitjara
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Painter)
Josie was initially a batik artist contributing in 1897 to the Utopia batik project and book. She commenced painting in acrylics after 1988, producing paintings based on womens ceremonies. After 2006, she commenced working collaboratively with her husband, Dinni Kemarre, to produce wildly painted wooden sculptures of quirky, contemporary objects.
child of
Alec Ngwarai Petyarre
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child of
Polly Ngale Petyarre
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sibling of
Maisie Petyarre
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sibling of
Sammy Petyarre
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sibling of
Audrey Petyarre
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sibling of
David Petyarre
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spouse of
Dinny Kemarre
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associate of
Dinni Kemarre
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