Judy Nampijinpa Granites b. c.1934

Also known as Judy Nampijinpa
  • Artist (Painter)
A Warlpiri artist and resident of Yuendumu (NT), Granites' work is in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
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Born c.1934 at Warnipi, which is associated with Wayipi (Borchiavia diffusa – Creeper) Dreaming. Her country is Warnipi, and Warlukurlangu, south-west of Yuendumu. Her main Dreamings – for which she is owner (Kurdu) – are Ngapa (Water), Warlu (Fire), Watiyawarnu (Wattle) and Lukarrara (Seed). She is also mananger (Kurdungurlu) for the Dogwood Dreaming, painted by Liddy Napanangka Walker and Topsy Napanangka and herself, which was purchased by the National Gallery of Australia from the Yuendumu artists’ first Sydney exhibition in 1985. She is a Warlpiri speaker and lives at Yuendumu.

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

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