Denis Nelson Jupurrurla

Denis Nelson Jupurrurla was born in 1966, at Yuendumu, Aboriginal Art Regions of Central Australia.

Denis attended Yuendumu school and Yirra College in Alice Springs and currently works as a translator in the Alice Springs Court House.

Denis Nelson Jupurrurla began painting in his teenage years and was taught his Flying Ant and Ngapa (Water) Dreamings from his father Michael Nelson Jagamarra. Painting for Denis gives him enjoyment and a close spiritual connection to his land.

Denis is married to Janet Spencer Nungurrayi and has three children. He is currently living in Alice Springs.

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