Seargent Jupurrurla Patterson b. c.1916

Also known as Kumunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
A Warlpiri artist. His Dreamings included Wampana, Karlajirdi, Yawakiyi and Lukarrara. He started painting in 1986.

Place of birth Murnunyu c.1916. His language/tribe was Warlpiri and he lived at Lajamanu. His Country was Murnunyu and Dreamings, Wampana (wallaby), Karlajirdi, Yawakiyi, Lukarrara. He was the father of Rex Patterson (though for reasons too intricate to explain, they have the same skin name). He started painting 1986.

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