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Wynne Prize
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Gloria Petyarre
1945-01-01 – 2021-06-08
Life & Legacy
Gloria Petyarre (1942–2021), also known as Gloria Pitjara, was born in Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia. She was an Aboriginal Australian artist from the Anmatyerre community, just north of Alice Springs. One of her best known work groups is "Bush Medicine".
Petyarre started as an artist in the Women's Batik Group in 1977, which was launched by the CAAMA (Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association). She continued her artwork through her paintings while also working with one of her six sisters, Kathleen Petyarre.
Petyarre died on 8 June 2021 in Alice Springs.
Occupation & Career
painter, artist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Wynne Prize
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Wynne Prize
Verified Legacy Record
Sources & Provenance
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