Bernadine Johnson Kemarre

Bush Medicine Leaves | 30h x 30w | RK971

Not framed or stretched | Acrylic on canvas

Bernadine Johnson Kemarre was born c1974, in Santa Teresa, east of Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Bernadine is married to Stephen, brother of Anna Pitjara, and they live with their children in Adelaide, South Australia.

Her paintings include Bush Medicine that tells the story of bush seeds and leaves that were traditionally used for both bush medicine and bush tucker. This practice was used long before western medicine was introduced. Bernadine produces some amazing paintings and her colours and detail are perfect.