Barbara Nakamarra Gibson b. 1938

Also known as Kumunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist and an assistant teacher at Lajamanu school. She was the main informant to Barbara Glowczewski's book, "Les Reveurs Du Desert".

Born at Yarturlu-yarturlu in 1938, her tribe/language was Warlpiri. Her country was Yarturlu-yarturlu (the Granites) and her Dreamings were Yawakiyi, Ngurlu, and Janganpa. She started painting in 1986 in the Traditional Painting course at Lajamanu. She lived at Lajamanu, where she worked as a teaching assistant at Lajamanu School. She was the main informant for Barbara Glowczewski’s book Les Reveurs Du Desert , where – under another name – she talks about her paintings.

Writers:
Johnson, Vivien
Date written:
1994
Last updated:
2011