Artist

Annie Pitjara Hunter – Annie Pitjara (also known as Petyarre) Hunter, is the sister to artists Susan, Jessie and Sandy Pitjara Hunter. Her country is Atnwengerrp and her languages are Anmatyarre & Alyawarre.

Annie is becoming well known for the fine execution of her interpretation of Women’s Business. Like her sisters, Annie is concerned with Awelye (Body Paint) and all it symbolises during the deeply spiritual women’s ceremonies.

Annie also paints Bush Tucker and Bush Plum (Arnwekety) which is her dreaming. Born on MacDonald Downs in 1964 to Johnny Ngwarrai Hunter and Molly Bula Hunter or Molly Pwerle (sister of Minnie Pwerle). Annie now lives with her sisters at Irrultja, a small community of 100 people in Utopia.

Artwork Information

This piece was painted in 2005 and is 124cm x 167cm in size.

Dreaming

Annie is concerned with Awelye (Body Paint) and all it symbolises during the deeply spiritual women’s ceremonies.

Medium

All the artwork provided is done on with highest quality linen canvas, acrylic paints, oils and brushes ensuring the longevity of each piece of work.