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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.
  • Biographical Data b. 1959 Alhalkere, NT
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 8 people
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  • Works 1 work
  • Exhibitions 5 exhibitions
  • Collections
  • Recognitions 2 recognitions
  • References 4 references
  • received
    Joint Finalist - Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award
    Dates
    2008
    Recognition type
    Award
    Website
    http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/archive/2008/xstrata_coal_emerging_indigenous_art_award/artists_biographies#Josie
    Note

    Finalist

  • received
    56th Blake Prize for Religious Art
    Dates
    2007
    Recognition type
    Award
    Website
    http://www.blakeprize.com.au/exhibitions/2007-finalists
    Note

    Finalist

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Updated Oct. 19, 2011
Created Jan. 1, 2007
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