Colin Tjakamarra McCormack b. 1961

Also known as Walangari Karntawarra Jakamarra, Colin McCormack
  • Artist (Painter)
Walangari Karntawarra is an Aboriginal elder and internationally exhibited painter originally from Alice Springs whose work uses his traditional 'Central Western Desert' iconography to tell Dreaming stories. Tertiary educated, he is also a talented musician, teacher and public speaker. Walangari regards his art as a means of cross-cultural communication.
Name
Colin Tjakamarra McCormack
Also known as:
  • Walangari Karntawarra Jakamarra
  • Colin McCormack
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Dancer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Musician (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
Birth date
1961
Birth place
Alice Springs, NT
Active Period
  • 1991-
Residence
  • Sydney, NSW
Training
  • Bachelor of Education. Awarded under name Colin McCormack, 1991 Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT
  • Bachelor of Arts (Education). Awarded under name Colin McCormack, 1988 Deakin University, Vic.
  • Associate Diploma in Teaching. Awarded under name Colin McCormack, 1986 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, NT
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Walpiri
  • Luritja
  • Arrernte
  • Yankuntjatjarra
  • Anmatjerre
  • Pintubi
  • Alyawarre
Dreaming
  • Milkyway
  • Emu
  • Kangaroo Mouse
  • Catapillar
  • Seven Sisters
  • Water
  • Euro
  • Fire
  • Rainbow
  • Witchetty Grub
  • Centipede
  • Honey Ant
  • Snake
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Arrernte
Languages
  • English