Geraldine Nakamarra Nelson b. 1972

  • Artist (Painter)
Anmatyerre artist who paints Bush seed (Ngurlu) and Honey Ant Dreamings. She has connections with Ali Curung, Willowra and Napperby communities. Her mother showed her how to paint in 1989.

Born 1972 in Alice Springs. Geraldine’s father is a Warlpiri speaker and her mother, Maudie Napanangka Nelson , is an Anmatyerre speaker. Her country is Boarrinji and she paints Ngurlu (Bush Seed) and Honey Ant Dreamings. She has connections with Ali Curung, Willowra and Napperby communities. Her mother showed her how to paint in 1989. She now lives in Hidden Valley town camp and works with the Jukurrpa group in Alice Springs.

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