Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula (Johnny Warangula Tjupurrula)
Language: Luritja/Warlpiri
Region: Papunya/Alice Springs - Northern Territory
Date of Birth: c1918 (deceased 2001)
Content: Johnny's paintings often decpticted important Dreamings associated with the waterholes of Kampuraarrnga, Kalilpilpa and Ilpilli. Other paintings portrayed Fire Dreaming, Waterbirds Dreaming and Dingo Dreaming. Johnny's paintings were noted for their layering of paint and free-flowing designs.
Selected Collections:
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
National Museum of Australia, Canberra
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Museum of Victoria, Melbourne
South Australian Museum, Adelainde
Art Gallery of Queesland, Brisbane
The Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory
Aboriginal Galleries of Australia, Araluen Centre, Alice Springs
Artbank
Flinders Art Museum, Adelaide
Holmes a Court
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