Robert Namarnyilk

  • Artist (Painter)

Robert was born at Mudjinberri Station in Kakadu National Park where his father drove cattle. When Robert’s father passed away, Jimmy Galareya Namarnyilk ensured Robert and his brothers attended periods of graded and formal ceremony. Robert seeks mainstream acceptance as an artist and a sustained life, but at the time of his first solo exhibition, was remanded in prison.

Writers:
Jo Holder
fulleg
Date written:
2015
Last updated:
2015