Watson Corby Tjungurrayi is the son of David Corby Tjapaltjarri and grandson of Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula, both founding members of Papunya Tula Artists. His mother Maggie Nakamarra is the second child of Johnny’s first marriage. Watson grew up in Papunya and attended Papunya School. He later worked as a truck driver, grader driver and welder. Watson married Roslyn Dixon Nangala, daughter of Topsy Napaltjarri and Mick Wallankarri Tjakamarra. They have five sons: Lemyn, Kamyn, Amyn, Kasmyn and Caleb and live in Papunya.
Watson’s father died when he was only a child. He learned to paint by watching his grandfather and his father’s older brother Charlie Egalie Tjapaltjarri. He said he first painted in 1991. His usual subjects are the Tjunti wallaby story that often featured in his uncle’s work and Budgerigar Dreaming and from his grandfather Kalipinypa Water Dreaming.
- Writers:
- Papunya Tjupi Arts
- Date written:
- 2009
- Last updated:
- 2011
