Peter Tex b. 1960

Also known as Peter Japaljarri Tex
  • Artist (Painter)
A resident of Nyirrpi, with family connections in Kintore, Papunya and Lajamanu, Tex sold his work through galleries in Alice Springs and participated in exhibitions in various cities around the country.
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Born at Papunya in 1960, Peter has a Warlpiri mother and a Pintupi father. He now lives at Nyirrpi, but has relatives at Kintore, Papunya and Lajamanu. His country is Kunajarrayi. His first painting of Snake Dreaming was produced in 1986 (or 1987), when his sister Nora Napaljarri (see Andy, Nora Napaltjarri ) gave him a canvas. He has sold his paintings through the galleries in Alice Springs and participated in exhibitions in Adelaide and Canberra.

Writers:
Johnson, Vivien Note: based on an interview with the artist conducted by Gabrielle Weichart
Date written:
1994
Last updated:
2008

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