Paddy Japaljarri Sims b. c.1917

  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri speaker and one of Warlukurlangu's founding artists. He was involved in the Yuendumu school doors project in 1983 and participated in the company's first group show a few years later. Since then his work has been included in acclaimed exhibitions such Dreamings (USA and Australia 1988/9) and Aratjara (Europe and UK 1993)and is held in major public and private collections.
Name
Paddy Japaljarri Sims
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
c.1917
Birth place
Mt Nicker, NT
Birth note
At the site of Kunajarrayi.
Active Period
  • c.1983-
Residence
  • Yuendumu, Northern Territory, Yuendumu, NT
Indigenous Australian
 
Dreaming
  • Warna, Snake
  • Walpa, Wind
  • Wanakiji, Bush Plum
  • Liwirringki, Burrowing Skink
  • Pirntirna, Woma Python
  • Ngarlkirdi, Witchetty Grub
  • Yiwarra, Milky Way
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary
Copyright
  • Warlukurlangu Artists, NT