Valda Napurrurla-Nangala Dixon b. c.1955

  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist from Lajamanu (NT).

Born in Lajamanu in the mid ’50s, she is about thirty-five years of age (in 1991). For reasons too complex to explain here, Valda (pronounced 'Velda’) has two skin names. She is of the Warlpiri tribe/language, and her country Waylilinpa. Her Dreamings are Watiyuwarnu (Trees), and Warlukurlangu (Fire). She started painting in 1987, and lives at Lajamanu.

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