Jeannie Pitjara Petyarre Australia (Aboriginal), 1951-.
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About Jeannie Pitjara Petyarre
Jeannie Pitjara Petyarre was an Indigenous Australian artist from the Anmatyerre language group, located in the Central Desert region of Australia. She was born in the early 1950s in the Utopia region of the Northern Territory. Petyarre began painting in the early 1980s, alongside several other women from the Utopia region who were encouraged by the Batik project. Her art often features intricate dotting techniques and vibrant colors that reflect the natural environment and cultural traditions of the Anmatyerre people. Throughout her career, Petyarre's art was exhibited widely in Australia and internationally. Her work was featured in several major exhibitions, including the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney. One of Petyarre's most famous works is a painting titled "Awelye", which depicts the traditional women's ceremony of body painting. The painting is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria. In addition to her artistic career, Petyarre was also involved in community development programs and education initiatives, working to promote the preservation and continuation of Anmatyerre culture and traditions. Petyarre passed away in 2021.
The earliest auction listing we have for Jeannie Pitjara Petyarre is in 2003 and in total 235 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 122 (52%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $4,025 for Bush Tucker sold by Small & Whitfield Auctions in August 2021. This year 4 works have been offered for sale. Works by Jeannie Pitjara Petyarre are held by the Art Gallery of South Australia, Queensland Art Gallery and Art Gallery of NSW.
Jeannie Pitjara Petyarre is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
Yes, eligible, subject to the artist satisfying the residency test. The artist is alive or has been deceased for less than 70 years. Contact the Copyright Agency for information on the residency test.
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