Barbara Napaltjarri Charles b. c.1959

Also known as Barbara Charles Nabaljari, Barbara Charles
  • Artist (Painter)
Anmatyerre artist who occasionally painted for Yuelamu Artists at Mt Allan, where she finally moved after many years spent in Napperby (NT).
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Born on Napperby station c.1959, Barbara Charles and her husband Michael Tommy Tjapangati are both Anmatyerre speakers. Barbara’s country lies south of Twenty Mile Bore, on both Napperby and Coniston stations. Her paintings usually depict Snake and Witchetty Grub Dreamings from this area, which she shares with her sister Rachel. She started painting in 1983 at Napperby station. She sometimes painted for Yuelamu Artists while visiting relatives in Mt Allan. Later she and her husband moved from Napperby and took up more or less permanent residence at Mt Allan. Her work has been shown in several capital cities.

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