Janet Golder Kngwarreye
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Janet Golder Kngwarreye was born in 1973, in Utopia, north east of Alice Springs, Northern Territory and is the daughter of Margaret Golder and Sammy Pitjara. Her grandmothers are renowned artists Angelina Ngale and Polly Ngale. Famed artist Greeny Purvis is Janet’s uncle.
Janet learned to paint Awelye (ceremonial body paint design) from her family and has been painting since 1997. Awelye is her main painting style but is also able to paint other stories including Bush Yam Leaf.
Janet has had a number of exhibitions overseas and has permanent collections in galleries around Australia.
Janet is married to Ronnie Jungala Bird, son of well respected artist Ada Bird Petyarre. Ronnie is also a respected artist painting his Campsite Dreaming stories.
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Recent Exhibitions:
2015 Clare Valley Art Gallery
Janet learned to paint Awelye (ceremonial body paint design) from her family and has been painting since 1997. Awelye is her main painting style but is also able to paint other stories including Bush Yam Leaf.
Janet has had a number of exhibitions overseas and has permanent collections in galleries around Australia.
Janet is married to Ronnie Jungala Bird, son of well respected artist Ada Bird Petyarre. Ronnie is also a respected artist painting his Campsite Dreaming stories.
To view Janet's art for sale click here
Recent Exhibitions:
2015 Clare Valley Art Gallery