"Bush Flowers" Bernadine Johnson Kemarre 202cm x 112cm

Bernadine Johnson Kemarre stands out for her vibrant depictions of bush flowers and bush medicine leaves particularly those found around her homeland of Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa), a remote Aboriginal community southeast of Alice Springs around about 80km. 

Her paintings are a captivating blend of vibrant colours and intricate detail. Her eye-catching style combines traditional Indigenous themes with contemporary techniques, bringing to life the beauty of bush flowers and bush medicine trees. Through her work, she tells stories of the land, offering a visual journey that draws viewers in with its rich symbolism and striking imagery.

"Bush Flowers" Bernadine Johnson Kemarre 144cm x 94cm

Bernadine comes from a family of famous artists including Abie Loy and Petrick Kemarre from Utopia region in Northern Territory. Bernadine is married to Stephen Martin Petyarre, another artist in the gallery. Stephens sister is Anna Price Petyarre is one of the most sought-after artists from Central Australia. Bernadine learnt from a young age and has become a popular artist through her use of bold colours and precise painting style. These details produce amazing paintings. 

Bush Medicine Trees & Leaves

In her artwork she highlights the importance of the Bush Medicine Tree's and Leaves, a key element in traditional healing practices. often highlight the healing power of bush medicine leaves. These leaves, used for centuries, are boiled for stomach ailments or crushed with Kangaroo fat to treat cuts and burns. Her artwork brings these traditional practices to life, blending rich colour and precise detail to tell the story of bush medicine's enduring role in the community.

"Bush Medicine Leaves" Bernadine Johnson Kemarre 57cm x 93cm

"Bush Medicine Trees" Bernadine Johnson Kemarre 81cm x 80cm

Bush Flowers

Another focal point of Bernadine’s art is the depiction of bush flowers, which represent the beauty and resilience of the land. Within her pieces she paints Women's Business, Travelling Women and Women's Ceremonies showing their connection to both the environment and the people who rely on them. She uses a wide range of colours and each piece is very unique.


"Bush Flowers" Bernadine Johnson Kemarre 78cm x 148cm

Her Collection

Explore her stunning collection in our newly released catalogue, where you’ll find a curated selection of her latest pieces. From intricate details to bold colour palettes, each painting invites you to connect with the land and the stories it holds. You can click the image below to view.