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The Painting That Changed an Artist's Life | Adelaide News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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A teenage artist’s first $150 painting—bought by a collector who kept it for 40 years—became a cultural mystery when it resurfaced in the hands of Jeffrey Epstein. The piece, “Parsing Bill,” a satirical portrait of Bill Clinton in a dress, sparked headlines after Epstein’s death. The artist, Petrina Ryan-Kleid, who sold her debut at 16 and later earned an MFA, was tracked down through social media and a radio interview. The emotional reunion with Terri Lew, the original buyer who displayed the work in her gallery, revealed how one small act of belief can ignite a lifelong creative journey—and how art, even in the most unexpected places, can carry profound meaning. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7a87d75a849968bc