Belinda Nakamarra Baker b. 1965

  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist and assistant teacher at Lajamanu school. Baker has been painting since 1987, sometimes in collaboration with her husband "Mad Bobby" Paton Japaljarri.

Born at Lajamanu in 1965, her language group is Warlpiri and her country is Yawarrka and Pawurinji. Her Dreamings are Ngurlu and Purlukuku. A person of great drive, when Belinda began working at Lajamanu school she was non-literate, but taught herself and became an assistant teacher at the school. She also helps on husband “Mad Bobby” Paton Japaljarri’s canvases and has been painting since 1987. She resides at Lajamanu.

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