Petrina Bedford Ngarinyin, b. 1998
Works
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Petrina BedfordWandjina (cloud and rain spirits), 2024screenprint on paper (unframed in mount)68 x 50 cm
26 3/4 x 19 3/4 in18/50$ 1,200.00See more... -
Petrina BedfordWandjina (cloud and rain spirits), 2024acrylic on canvas60 x 80 cm$ 2,400.00
23 5/8 x 31 1/2 inSee more...
Exhibitions
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Burnarri Anja (Many Birds) + Wandjinas
In partnership with Mowanjum Arts 4 Apr - 3 May 2026Unique Wandjina figures and a wide variety of birds feature in the art of the community of Mowanjum in the coastal reaches of Far North Kimberley. Wandjinas are said to...Read more -
Gifts 2025
13 - 21 Dec 2025A selection of paintings and works on paper from the quirky to the serious, sculptures, weavings, ceramics, licensed design homewares. All items on show 10% off! OPENING DRINKS SATURDAY DECEMBER...Read more
Biography
Wandjina (cloud and rain spirits), 2024
Petrina Bedford is a third generation contemporary indigenous artist. Both her maternal grandfather Jack Dale Mengenen and her paternal grandfather Nyunkuny Paddy Bedford are famous Kimberley painters (now deceased). Encouraged by Jack Dale, Petrina painted from a very young age, first exhibiting paintings at a commercial gallery at age twelve.
Petrina uses her own contemporary style when painting, but she turns to traditional subject matter to reflect the Wandjina and classical stories passed down through her family. Her painting utilises bright colour to play with line, shape and form.
