Garth Japaljarri Spencer b. 1946

  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist who lives on New Haven outstation (NT). He is connected to Warlukurlangu Artists in Yuendumu.
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Born in Yuendumu in 1946, Garth is a Warlpiri speaker. He lives on an outstation of New Haven, near his country Yarripirlangu. His father taught him about the Goanna Dreaming which he depicts in his paintings. He started painting in 1988/9, and was once associated with Warlukurlangu Artists in Yuendumu. His brother, Andrew Japaljarri Spencer , also paints.

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

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