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Travelling Through Country: Australian Aboriginal Artists

Past exhibition
2 March - 2 April 2022
Nawurapu Wununmurra, Makani, 2010

Nawurapu Wununmurra Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia, b. 1952

Makani, 2010
Carved sculpture
150cm x 12cm
Nawurapu Wununmurra from Yirrkala on the Northeast coast of Arnhem Land is one of the senior and prominent artists at Yirrkala. He was won many prestigious awards and is a...
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Nawurapu Wununmurra from Yirrkala on the Northeast coast of Arnhem Land is one of the senior and prominent artists at Yirrkala. He was won many prestigious awards and is a tall elegant man with great integrity.

Famous for his Mokuy spirit carvings, he also carves and paints fish with the pattern of Garraparra, a special design belonging to him representing the coastal headland and bay within Blue Mud Bay.

Nauwruapu's work is represented in all major Museum collections in Australia as well as major private collections worldwide.
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