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Lupulngaby Narrabri NakamarraThe painting is associated with the rock hole site at Lupulnga, where aboriginal women travelled and performed their Awelye ceremonies. |
ArtistNarrabri Nakamarra, born c.1950 in Haasts Bluff, and sadly passed away in June 2010. Narrabri was the daughter of 2008 Telstra Award winning artist Makinti Napanangka and sister-in-law of 2006 Telstra Award winner, Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri. Narrabri started to paint in 1999. Her style was heavily influenced by that of her mother, particularly in the use of straight lines representing sand hills (Tali) and her exploration of themes associated with Lupulnga, the woman's ceremonial site that her mother is custodian of. However her work prior to her passing, she had definitely developed her own distinctive style. Central Art showcased her work in the exhibition 'Amazing Women of the Desert. Central Art has removed the artist image in respect of her family and Aboriginal culture. Artist has Passed Away1950 - 2010 Out of respect for Aboriginal culture Central Art has removed the artist's photograph. |
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