Beryl Nakamarra Barnes b. c.1940

Also known as Puyurpa
  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist who lives at Lajamanu. Her work is in the National Gallery of Victoria.

Born at Yumurrpa, c.1940. Beryl Barnes 's language/tribe is Warlpiri and her Dreamings are Yarla (Wild Yam) and Wapurti. She started painting in 1986 and lives at Lajamanu.

Writers:
Johnson, Vivien Note: primary biographer
Cataldi, Lee Note: secondary biographer
Rockman, Peggy Napurrurla Note: secondary biographer
Date written:
1994
Last updated:
2011