Emily Napaljarri Andy b. 1953

Also known as Emily Napaljarri
  • Artist (Painter)
Luritja/Warlpiri artist, daughter of Entalura Nangala, who resides at Mt Allan. Her traditional country is Kerrinyarra.

Born in 1953, Narwietooma Station. Emily Andy , Ada Andy and Nora Andy are all the daughters of Entalura Nangala . Like her sister Ada, Emily’s traditional country is Mt Wedge (Kerrinyarra) and her language group is Luritja/Warlpiri. She paints Bush Onion, Yala (Bush Potato), Wallaby and Honey Ant Dreamings and has probably been acquainted with the medium for some time, through the other members of her family, most of whom paint themselves. She lives at Mt Allan.

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