Lorna Napurrula b. c.1924

Also known as Kumunjayi, Lorna Fencer Napurrula, Lorna Yulyulu Fencer Napurrula
  • Artist (Painter)
As a previous ceremonial painter, Lorna began dot-style painting on canvas in 1986 and soon developed her own unique style which became increasingly free, abstract and bold. She applied the paint in liberal quantities to produce works with bright, clear colours ranging from intense oranges to pinks, blues and lime greens. Widely recognised as an accomplished artist, she passed away in 2006, aged in her eighties.
Name
Lorna Napurrula
Also known as:
  • Kumunjayi
  • Lorna Fencer Napurrula
  • Lorna Yulyulu Fencer Napurrula
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
c.1924
Birth place
Yummurpa country,Tanami Desert, NT, Yummurpa country (Tanami Desert), NT
Death date
7 December 2006
Death place
Katherine, NT
Death note
Deceased, information supplied by Lynette Tasman Napangardi. Date and place of death from Samantha Millar, a dealer in Napurrula's art from Katherine, NT, and from several galleries including Katherine Art Gallery.
Active Period
  • 1986 - 2006
Residence
  • 1949 - 2006 Lajamanu, NT
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Yumurrpa, NT
Dreaming
  • Marlujarra (Two Kangaroos)
  • Wapirti (Bush Carrot)
  • Yarla (Yam, Bush Potato)
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Wakirti Warlpiri
  • Ngalia / Ngalea
  • Warlpiri
Cultural Heritage
  • Warlpiri
Languages
  • English