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Born c.1932 at Janyinki, west of Yuendumu, the custodians of this area being Napanangka/Japanangka and Napangardi/Japangardi. He was Warlpiri and had lived in Yuendumu for many years. He was involved with the group of senior men who began painting at Yuendumu in the mid ’80s. His 1986 Janyinki Jukurrpa , purchased by the National Gallery of Australia, depicted the site of Janyinki, which is associated with Ngarrka (Initiated Men) and Ngalyipi (Vine) and Ruutju (Women) Dreamings.
Writers:
Johnson, Vivien
Date written:
1994
Last updated:
2011
Born
b. c.1932
Summary
Warlpiri artist who contributed to the formation of the painting movement in Yuendumu in the mid 1980s. His work is in the National Gallery of Australia.
Gender
Male
Died
1989
Age at death
57
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