Bessie Pitjara

Bessie began painting for Mbantua Gallery in 2005. Her mother Polly Ngale (deceased) was a painter for a very long time and Bessie is very proud to continue on the tradition. Bessie paints her mother’s story, the Conkerberry Dreaming. Her sister Kate Petyarre also paints for Mbantua Gallery. She resides in Utopia with her husband and four children.

Artist Bessie Purvis Petyarre (Pitjara)
Born 26th October 1971
Language Group Anmatyerre
Country Alhalkere
Medium Acrylic on canvas
Subject(s) Anwekety (Conkerberry), Atnwelarre and Kame (Pencil yam and seeds)