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90 Bourke St,
Melbourne, Vic 3000
Ph: 61 3 9663 5133
Fax: 61 3 9663 0933
Email
79 George St
The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
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| Artist Name: |
Wayne Stewart Tjupurrula |
| Tribe: |
Arrente |
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Central & Western Desert |
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Born 1953 |
Wayne Stewart Tjupurrula was born in 1953. His parents, Isabella and Kenny Stewart are from the Atherton Table Region in Queensland. Both of his parents were artists and taught Wayne the traditional stories of the region, including the important ‘Water Dreamings’.
At the age of seventeen, Wayne moved to the Northern Territory. He inherited the stories of the Arrente people from his family members, including his aunt, well-known artist Janet Nala Forrester. Janet taught Wayne the unique double-dotting technique that she is famous for. Wayne Stewart is the only other artist to paint in this distinctive style.
Wayne’s is known for his diverse repertoire which include his signature Water and Fire ‘Dreamings’.
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