Ningura Napurrula
Born c. 1938 at Watulka, south of Kiwirrkurra, Ningura was married to Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungurrayi (now deceased), an outstanding artist who painted for Papunya Tula Artists. Her depictions include the story for Wirrulnga, a rockhole east of Kiwirrkurra. Her painting was used as a motif on an Australian stamp in 2003.
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Collections:
- AIATSIS, Canberra
Exhibitions:
- 2001 Pintupi, Alice Springs
- 2002 Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
- 2003 Glen Eira City Council Gallery, Melbourne
- 2003 Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, Melbourne
Awards:
- 2001, finalist 18th Telstra NATSIAA
- 2002, 32nd Alice Prize, highly commended
Source: Kreczmanski, Janusz B & Birnberg, Margo (eds.): Aboriginal Artists: Dictionary of Biographies: Central Desert, Western Desert & Kimberley Region (JB Publishing Australia, Marleston, 2004)
Artist: Ningura Napurrula
Skin Name: Napurrula
Language: Pintupi
Region: Kintore
Vendor: Central Art
Dreaming: Ancestoral travels womens business
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