Lucy Nangala Hector b. c.1945

Also known as Yurrurngali Nangala Hector, Kumunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist who particpated in the Traditional Painting Course in Lajamanu in 1986. Her work is in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.

Born at Yarturlu-yarturlu (the Granites) c.1945. Her language/tribe was Warlpiri, her country was Jirrkarnta and her Dreamings were Ngapa, Yanjirri, Yujuku (The Shelter) and Jipilyaku. She lived at Lajamanu and worked with her sisters Topsy, Linda ( Hector ) and Miyungula. She started painting in 1986 as part of the Traditional Painting course run by the TAFE Unit at Lajamanu school.

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