Aboriginal Art Store Artists tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2009:/artists//2 2009-06-29T02:05:55Z Movable Type 3.38 Victor Ross Jupurrula tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2009:/artists//2.3095 2009-06-29T00:57:09Z 2009-06-29T02:05:55Z Victor Ross Jupurrula was born c.1952 at Napanangkajarra a region of Yuendumu, Central Australia. Victor's Dreamings include Yarla (Big Yam) and Ngarlajiyi (Small Yam), Warna (Snake), Ngapa (Water), Karrku (the site of ochre mines at Mt. Stanley), Janganpa (Possum), Mukaki... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Napanangkajarra a region of Yuendumu, Central Australia. Victor's Dreamings include Yarla (Big Yam) and Ngarlajiyi (Small Yam), Warna (Snake), Ngapa (Water), Karrku (the site of ochre mines at Mt. Stanley), Janganpa (Possum), Mukaki (Bush Plum, Karnta (Two Women) and Watijarra (Two Men). Victor Ross Jupurrula is married to Dadu Gorey Nungarrayi and both paint for Warlukurlangu art centre at Yuendumu. ]]> Queenie Nungarrayi Stewart tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2009:/artists//2.2950 2009-05-27T05:07:11Z 2009-05-28T00:49:47Z Queenie Nungarrayi Stewart was born in 1972 at Yuendumu in Central Australia. Queenie is the only daughter of Paddy Stewart Japaljarri, Chairman of Warlukurlangu Art Centre and one of the main artists who participated in painting significant Dreamings on the... Sabine http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Central Australia. Queenie is the only daughter of Paddy Stewart Japaljarri, Chairman of Warlukurlangu Art Centre and one of the main artists who participated in painting significant Dreamings on the Yuendumu School Doors, which later became a well known collection. Queenie commenced painting with the Warlukurlangu Art Centre in 1997. With her father's guidance, together they paint collaborative work, depicting iconography of traditional Dreaming stories. Queenie and her father Paddy are custodians of their country, Yuendumu in Central Australia. Queenie depicts in her work traditional iconography which represents stories from the Dreamtime, particular sites and other elements associated with her country. If you would like to know more about Aboriginal paintings from Yuendumu and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following article: ]]> Tanya Napangardi tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2008:/artists//2.2284 2009-05-10T17:45:07Z 2009-05-11T05:27:52Z Tanya Wheeler Napangardi was born in 1986 at Watiyawanu (Mount Liebig) in Central Australia. Her grandmother Polly Napurrula encouraged Tanya to paint and in 2008 she started on her first canvases. Tanya incorporates ancient Aboriginal iconography using bold colours in... Metis Internet Partners http://www.metisinternet.com Watiyawanu (Mount Liebig) in Central Australia. Her grandmother Polly Napurrula encouraged Tanya to paint and in 2008 she started on her first canvases. Tanya incorporates ancient Aboriginal iconography using bold colours in her works, depicting symbols referring to the women gathering bush tucker in sand hills and rock holes. Aboriginal women often perform their ceremonies at these places. Tanya is an emerging artist. She is married the eldest son of Walangkura Napanangka, a well known Papunya Tula artist. Tanya and her husband now live with his family at Kintore in the Western Desert. ]]> Sarrita King tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2008:/artists//2.1712 2009-04-02T06:21:53Z 2009-04-02T06:31:37Z Sarrita King was born on March 5th 1988. She spent most of her youth in Darwin, where her mother still resides. Sarrita's father, William King was from the Gurindji tribe, in the Northern Territory. Most of his family still live... Sabine http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au William King passed away on December 2nd, 2007. He spent most of the last 20 years of his life in Adelaide. Sarrita often visited her father in Adelaide spending time with him in his studio. During 2005 Sarrita made several extended visits having become very interested in his art. After completing high school in Darwin and being accepted by the South Australian Institute of Sport for netball, Sarrita moved to Adelaide permanently. Sarrita along with her sister Tarisse, now spends most of her time in her father's studio working on her art. Sarrita's inspiration is the amazing environment she grew up within the Northern Territory, from the big rains to the lightning storms and the constantly changing earth. Sarrita reflects on much of her experiences with family member, especially her father who taught her about her Aboriginal heritage and the connection to our world in general. Sarrita feels her art is a way of continuing to remember her father and all that he passed on to her. Furthermore her art continues to pass on his amazing love of life. Sarrita has found art has subtly taken over life and is a tool which allows her to connect to the world around her, especially people. She is looking forward to challenging herself over the years through her art and the unusual life paths it will expose to her.]]> Ruby Morton Kngwarrey tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2009:/artists//2.2983 2009-03-09T01:29:16Z 2009-03-09T02:58:35Z Ruby Morton Kngwarrey (Kngwarreye) lives at Utopia in Central Australia. She generally titles her paintings My Country, in which she incorporates all her Dreamings.... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Ruby Morton Kngwarrey (Kngwarreye) lives at Utopia in Central Australia. She generally titles her paintings My Country, in which she incorporates all her Dreamings. Tarisse King tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2009:/artists//2.2974 2009-03-05T06:54:36Z 2009-03-05T00:07:24Z Tarisse King was born on September 4th 1986. She spent most of her youth in Darwin, where her mother still resides. Tarisse's father, William King an accomplished artist was from the Gurindji tribe, in the Northern Territory. Most of his... Sabine http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au William King an accomplished artist was from the Gurindji tribe, in the Northern Territory. Most of his family still live in the Northern Territory, specifically in Katherine. William King passed away on December 2nd, 2007. He spent most of the last 20 years of his life in Adelaide. Tarisse moved to Adelaide at age 16 to pursue a career in hospitality. However living with her father meant she was exposed to the world of art. Over time her involvement in her father's art grew until she eventually began experimenting with her own designs and techniques. Today Tarisse paints imagery passed down to her from her father which Tarisse says helps connect her with her family and culture. Tarisse also paints her own unique designs which reflect her on going exploration of the world around her and her Aboriginal culture. ]]> Ngoia Pollard tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2009:/artists//2.2960 2009-02-02T06:37:43Z 2009-02-02T05:32:29Z Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri was born c.1948 at Haasts Bluff in Central Australia. Ngoia began painting in 1997 depicting her fathers country and narratives referring to the water snake. The oval shapes in her works are iconographic representations of the swamps... Sabine http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Central Australia. Ngoia began painting in 1997 depicting her fathers country and narratives referring to the water snake. The oval shapes in her works are iconographic representations of the swamps and lakes near Nyrripi, north west of Amunturngu (Mount Liebig). Ngoia depicts the different season characteristics of this country. The area is known to have the spiritual presence of the water snake, which lives beneath the surface. Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri has particular custodianship obligations for this country. ]]> Harold Thomas tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2009:/artists//2.2949 2009-02-02T06:06:38Z 2009-02-02T04:17:35Z Harold Thomas was born in 1947 in Alice Springs, Central Australia. Harold was taken from his family and placed at St John's Hostel. When Harold has eleven he was sent to South Australia's St.Frances House, an Anglican institution for Aboriginal... Sabine http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Harold Thomas was born in 1947 in Alice Springs, Central Australia. Harold was taken from his family and placed at St John's Hostel. When Harold has eleven he was sent to South Australia's St.Frances House, an Anglican institution for Aboriginal boys. Shortly after this Harold was fostered to a white family. At school he exceeded in sports and this is where his interest began in painting. After high school Harold won a scholarship to study at the South Australia School of Art and later studied social anthropology at the University of Adelaide. During his studies Harold also became actively involved in Aboriginal Civil Rights movement and designed the Aboriginal Flag in 1971. The flag remain still today a strong and unifying symbol for Aboriginal rights and justice. Harold Thomas has lived in Darwin for more than thirty five years. He has a deep spiritual love within for his country, its environment and wildlife. Marie Hayes tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2009:/artists//2.2881 2009-01-01T01:57:36Z 2009-01-01T05:11:08Z Marie was born 19th February 1972 and lives at Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) in Central Australia. Marie's paintings represent the elements surrounding Ltyentye Apurte such as the dreaming tracks, bush seeds, ancestral spirits and significant Dreaming sites.... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Central Australia. Marie's paintings represent the elements surrounding Ltyentye Apurte such as the dreaming tracks, bush seeds, ancestral spirits and significant Dreaming sites. ]]> June Smith tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2008:/artists//2.2866 2008-12-11T04:37:35Z 2008-12-11T04:33:59Z June Smith was born in 1960 in Alice Springs and later moved to the mission outstation of Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) in Central Australia. June Smith was one of the first women to paint for the Keringke Arts Centre at... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) in Central Australia. June Smith was one of the first women to paint for the Keringke Arts Centre at Santa Teresa, often travelling to various art and craft shows to Sydney Show grounds and also New Zealand. June paints on a variety of mediums including silk, paper, boxes, pottery bowls, wooden frames and canvas. Her artworks capture her imagination often reflecting on elements based on her homeland and eastern Arrernte culture. (these elements may include dreaming sites, tracks, spirituality, landscape forms and patterns). ]]> Marlene Coombes tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2008:/artists//2.2526 2008-12-01T05:12:02Z 2008-12-01T04:55:50Z Marlene Coombes was born at Oodnadatta in the north eastern region of South Australia. She is the fourth child in a family of fourteen, including both her parents. Marlene is 48 years old and has seven children of her own... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Central Australia. Marlene speaks both Luritja and Arrernte from her mothers family while her father is of Irish descent. Marlene states "Painting has always been in my family, I have been painting for thirty years as a hobby and find that it is very calming and relaxing for me. My paintings interpret my dreaming of my people, wildlife, land and the universe. My painting style was passed on to me by my mother-in-law Janet Forrester Ngala and my husband and I hope to pass this on to our children and grandchildren". ]]> Aileen Mbitjana tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2008:/artists//2.2571 2008-12-01T04:39:43Z 2008-12-01T04:45:03Z Aileen Mbitjana was born in the 1940's and grew up on Utopia Station, it is here where she learnt to hunt and gather bush tucker as a young woman. Her relatives taught her to catch Kangaroo and Goanna and where... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Ahalpere, Utopia region in Central Australia. Aileen is the oldest of six children and her mother is the renowned Minnie Pwerle (deceased). Aileen sister Betty Mbitjana is also an artist. ]]> Barbara Miner Gorey tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2008:/artists//2.2491 2008-10-22T05:28:10Z 2008-10-22T04:47:27Z Central Art is currently collating biography details for this artist.... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Central Art is currently collating biography details for this artist. Richard Miner Jungala tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2008:/artists//2.2486 2008-10-22T03:47:52Z 2008-10-22T05:02:17Z Central Art is currently collating biography information for this artist.... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Central Art is currently collating biography information for this artist. Talisha King tag:www.aboriginalartstore.com.au,2008:/artists//2.2479 2008-10-15T03:10:00Z 2008-10-15T02:32:59Z Talisha King was born in Adelaide on September 9th 1988 and grew up in her father's country Katherine, in the Northern Territory. Talisha is a Gurindji/Waanyi woman. She spent most of her childhood with her extended family throughout the Top... natalie http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au Talisha King was born in Adelaide on September 9th 1988 and grew up in her father's country Katherine, in the Northern Territory. Talisha is a Gurindji/Waanyi woman. She spent most of her childhood with her extended family throughout the Top End including Katherine, Bulman (Gulin-Gulin) community and Nhulunbuy (Gove). After completing primary school in Nhulunbuy she then moved to Adelaide permanently to continue high school. On completion of high school Talisha was accepted into the University of South Australia, where she is currently completing a Bachelor in Medical Radiation with hopes to pursue a post gradutate Medical Degree soon after. Talisha's style reflects traditional family techniques passed down by her father while also incorporating her own personal designs. Capturing her country and experiences throughout her childhood and taking into account the spiritual and cultural connection with the land and elements.