Kenny Tjakamarra Gibson b. c.1959

  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist and one of the innovators of the painting movement in Balgo (WA) in the mid 1980s. He paints for Warlayirti Artists and his work is held in major national collections.

One of the younger artists living at Balgo, Kenny Gibson was born in Yuendumu about 1959. A Warlpiri speaker, his country is near Jupiter Well, and his principal dreaming is Wanayarra (the Rainbow Serpent). He began painting in 1986, and his work demonstrates a high level of talent and imagination. He has a neat, careful technique, and yet was one of the innovators in the early days of painting in the Balgo community. His works achieve a real sense of movement. He sells his paintings through Warlayirti Artists.

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